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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

This large tendril-climbing eastern native vine produces long tubular yellow flowers (sometimes mocha scented!) that hummers will enjoy too; fast cover for arbor/wall but protect against aggressiveness. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Bignonia capreolata 'Flava' plant

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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Size

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