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Bignonia capreolata 'Flava'
Also Known As
- Yellow Crossvine
Plant type
vine
size
- H: 1'-50'
- W: 1'-50'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Bignonia capreolata 'Flava' plant details
Bignonia capreolata 'Flava' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bignonia capreolata 'Flava'
- Plant type: vine
- Plant family: bignoniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 50 FT - wide, 1 FT - 50 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bignonia capreolata 'Flava'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Bignonia capreolata 'Flava'
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
Vine
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 35'-40'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 20'-25'
Width: 5'-30'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Vine
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 5'-30'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - low
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 20'-35'
Width: 30'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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