Photo of Bignonia aequinoctialis flower by Karl Gercens III

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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Garlic Vine is a very rewarding and easy flowering vine for sun to part shade. Only smells like garlic when the leaves are crushed or bothered. Flowers twice a year (spring and fall) smothered with purple flowers that change to a lighter lavender then to white. Therefore it has 3 colors of flowers on the vine at one time. CANNOT FREEZE. grows 6-8'

Gardening facts about Bignonia aequinoctialis plant

How to Grow Bignonia aequinoctialis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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