Trumpet Vine

Description
Botanical Name: 
Campsis radicans

Native to the eastern U.S.  A deciduous, woody-stemmed climber with arial rootlets that attach to many types of surfaces. Leaves have 7 - 11 oval, toothed leaflets. Blooms are clusters of trumpet-shaped, orange flowers, 2 1/2" to 3" long. Fast growth rate with many blooms summer through autumn. Will die down to the ground in cold winters, but will recover quickly in spring.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Name: 
Trumpet Vine
Plant Type: 
Perennial
Flower: 
Clusters of trumpet-shaped, orange flowers, 2 1/2" to 3" long
Mature Size: 
Can grow to 30 feet tall and wide.
Water: 
Low to moderate, once established.
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
Space 6-10 feet apart, closer for faster coverage.
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
Any season
Comments

Attracts hummingbirds and with support can quickly cover a wall or trellis.