Bignonia capreolata 'Dragon Lady'

Also Known As

Cross-Vine
Crossvine
Trumpet Flower

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 20'-35'
W: 30'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Bignonia capreolata 'Dragon Lady' plant details

Bignonia capreolata 'Dragon Lady' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bignonia capreolata 'Dragon Lady'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 20 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, floriferous, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bignonia capreolata 'Dragon Lady'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bignonia capreolata or crossvine is a North American relative of the better-known Asian Campsis or trumpet vine. It is a large vine attaching with tendrils that offers subtropical flare with its large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in fiery colours in early to mid summer. 'Dragon Lady' has burgundy-red flowers with yellow throats. Attractive to hummingbirds and bees. Tolerant of shade. In zone 5, stems may die back to the ground in winter and resprout in the spring. Provide a protective winter mulch. Photo: Wikimedia.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

It is a beautiful must-have native that is a self-clinging evergreen climber. It blooms ruby red trumpet-shaped flowers in spring and summer and tolerates drought and extra wet weather. It is also a hummingbird magnet!

By: Brushwood Nursery

A wonderful, fairly new to the trade Bignonia that was awarded the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Gold Medal Award. Cultivars, such as 'Dragon Lady' are more restrained in growth than the species. Best growth obtained in cool zones in full sun but will take shade. Evergreen in warm areas, semi-evergreen in cooler areas with burgundy hues to the foliage. Distinctive, orange-tinged ruby blooms, rather than the typical orange. A nice color change. Hardier and more floriferous than the species.