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

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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.

By: Select Seeds

Strong growing. Perennial/annual. May seed.

By: Thompson's Nursery

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.