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Campsis radicans

Also Known As

Bignonia radicans
Tecoma radicans
Cow-Itch Vine
Hummingbird Vine
Trumpet Creeper

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 35'-40'
W: 8'-15'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Campsis radicans plant details

Campsis radicans is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Campsis radicans

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 35 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, screen, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Campsis radicans

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blanketed with showy orange ?trumpets? during late-summer/fall, this vigorous vine (30-50'), makes an excellent summer screen. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

This Hummingbird magnet is a North American native that blooms in summer. Also called Trumpet Vine. It is very vigorous and can run. Those with smaller spaces may want to consider Campsis Morning Calm which has showier flowers and is better behaved.

By: Brushwood Nursery

Clusters of 3" long orange to orange and red trumpets adorn this vigorous native vine throughout summer. An excellent choice for hummingbirds. Trumpet Creeper's vigor, tolerance of poor soils, and durability lend it to use in difficult sites. Use as an espalier, allow it to climb a sturdy fence, or cover an arbor. Trumpet Creeper is an aggressive and rampant vine that should be planted in area where it can be contained as it may sucker aggressively. Mowing will typically control suckers. Trumpet Creeper climbs via aerial roots and may damage concrete or wood surfaces.

By: Almost Eden

Native to both the US and China. Dark green foliage emerges in late spring becoming golden yellow in autumn. Attaches itself to walls w/out special supports or will ramble along the ground. Superb on fences & trellises. Can be kept smaller by early spring pruning. Best flowers in sun. Takes 2-3 years to establish then very robust.