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Bignonia capreolata 'Lutea'

Also Known As

  • Anisostichus capreolata
  • Yellow Crossvine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 10'-30'
  • W: 3'-30'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Bignonia capreolata 'Lutea' plant details

Bignonia capreolata 'Lutea' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bignonia capreolata 'Lutea'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bignonia capreolata 'Lutea'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An easily grown US native, evergreen vine that produces masses of yellow trumpet shaped blooms with dark orange throats in spring. Called a Cross Vine due to the cross-shaped pith of the stems.

Gardening facts about Bignonia capreolata 'Lutea' plant

How to Grow Bignonia capreolata 'Lutea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Anisostichus capreolata, Cross Vine, Quarter Vine, Trumpet Flower

Plant Type

Vine

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 10'-30'

Width: 10'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Bignonia capreolata 'Orange', Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine', Orange Crossvine, Tangerine Beauty Cross Vine, Tangerine Crossvine

Plant Type

Vine

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 10'-30'

Width: 5'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - low
Photo of Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty' flower, form by Eran Finkle
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aka Cross-Vine, Crossvine, Trumpet Flower

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 20'-35'

Width: 30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Bignonia radicans 'Flamenco', Cow-Itch Vine, Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 30'-40'

Width: 8'-15'

  • sun - bright shade
  • dry in summer
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aka Bignonia radicans, Tecoma radicans, Cow-Itch Vine, Hummingbird Vine, Trumpet Creeper

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 35'-40'

Width: 8'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional
Photo of Campsis radicans flower, form by Anneli Salo
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