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Trumpet Vine

Campsis radicans
Also known as: Trumpet Creeper

Trumpet Vine is a flower in the Bignoniaceae family. It grows best in full sun with low to medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 4-9.

Varieties

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  • Trumpet Vine

    PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Woody vine (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Big orange trumpets; hummingbirds. Note: Very aggressive and suckering; give it a sturdy structure and room.

    Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) is a vigorous native woody vine smothered in orange trumpet flowers that hummingbirds adore; aggressive and suckering, so site it carefully.

    Growing notes: Botanical name: Campsis radicans|Hardiness zones: 4-9|Propagation: cutting or seed|Light: Full sun|Water: Low to medium|Mature size: 25-40 feet (vine)

Family
Bignoniaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Vine
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
4-9
Height
25–40 ft
Spread
5–10 ft
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low to medium

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Hardy · to ~-30°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

Growing timeline

Propagation
Cutting
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

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