Scyphanthus elegans

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 12"

planting zones

1-12

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Scyphanthus elegans plant details

Scyphanthus elegans is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scyphanthus elegans

Plant type: annual / biennial vine
Plant family: loasaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: floriferous, hanging basket, long-blooming, rare, trellis, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scyphanthus elegans

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hey plant geeks! Over here! Uber cheery glowing yellow flowers smother this delicate vine when it is blooming at full tilt. It is both a “must-see” & a “must-have” for folks who love things rare & strange. First brought in cultivation in 1824, but seen very little since - we've brought this rare & fascinating climber from Chile back into our gardens, & find it to be a fascinating little plant. Each cup-shaped flower measures around 1”, with intricate architecture, including shiny mahogany-red floral structures. Produces copious amounts of flowers through several months or even more (start date depends on when it is planted) it climbs or scrambles from 4-8'. Plant it at the base of a shrub & let it climb through, or on a trellis as its own show-piece. Some of this plant's relatives are cloaked in stinging hairs. This one is friendlier – no stings & we're so glad! Try in a hanging basket, pots, or the ground.