Photo of Tropaeolum peregrinum flower by Danger Garden

Photo by Danger Garden

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Tropaeolum peregrinum

Also Known As

  • Tropaeolum aduncum
  • Tropaeolum canariense
  • Canary Creeper Nasturtium
  • Canarybird Flower
  • Canarybird Vine

Plant type

perennial, vine, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 1'-10'
  • W: 1'-10'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

More Options

Tropaeolum peregrinum plant details

Tropaeolum peregrinum is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tropaeolum peregrinum

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial vine
Plant family: tropaeolaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: self-sowing, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tropaeolum peregrinum

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This age old favorite has bright yellow, 1 inch long flowers that have delightfully fringed upper petals, fancied to be a bird's wings in flight. They look, to me. like little orchids. The vine climbs on strings or fine trelliswork to a height of 8-12'. It was introduced to England in 1755 from its native Peru.
Strong growing. Perennial/annual. May seed.
Scrambling among taller shrubs & roses or hanging from a good sized basket, “Canary Creeper” can always be counted on for a vivid display. A cousin of the common Nasturtium, it’s a super bloomer boasting loads of curious sunny yellow orchid-like flowers, looking like egrets coming in for a landing. Very attractive foliage, too – bluish green & deeply lobed. Easy & fast growing to 10,’ it climbs by wrapping its leaf stems around the convenient host. You can grow “Canary Creeper” against an ivy covered fence for intense contrast & it’s very cool growing thru a blue Summer-blooming shrub like Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’. Rich soil & roots in the shade. Self-sows.

Gardening facts about Tropaeolum peregrinum plant

How to Grow Tropaeolum peregrinum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved