Photo by Almost Eden
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Mascagnia macroptera
Also Known As
- Mascagnia
- Yellow Butterfly Vine
- Yellow Orchid Vine
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 12'-20'
- W: 30'-40'
planting zones
- 7a-11
Mascagnia macroptera plant details
Mascagnia macroptera is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by brown, green and yellow fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mascagnia macroptera
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: malpighiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: easy-to-grow, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mascagnia macroptera
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Bright yellow clusters of 1" orchid-like blooms are borne in spring and summer and are followed by chartreuse butterfly-like seed pods in fall, turning to brown in winter. A vigorous and hardy yet fairly well-mannered evergreen climber.
By: Almost Eden
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How to Grow Mascagnia macroptera
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Fruit
- yellow
- green
- brown
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Mascagnia for your garden
aka Blue Orchid Vine, Lavender Orchid Vine, Lilac Orchid Vine, Violet Orchid Vine
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 3'-20'
Width: 3'-20'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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