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Bignonia aequinoctialis
Also Known As
- Bignonia alliacea
- Cydista aequinoctialis
- Mansoa alliacea
- Pachyptera alliacea
- Pseudocalymma alliaceum
- Ajos Sacha (False Garlic)
- Garlic Vine
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 12'-15'
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Bignonia aequinoctialis plant details
Bignonia aequinoctialis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bignonia aequinoctialis
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: bignoniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: floriferous, fragrant, showy, trellis, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bignonia aequinoctialis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Bignonia aequinoctialis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
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
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
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
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
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
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