Campsis radicans
Trumpet Creeper
Description
Trumpet Creeper has 3"-4" tubular, orange-red flowers; it is a vigorously growing deciduous vine, reaching 40' long. In the summer, these flowers are borne in clustered form. The vine clings to structures with small rootlets and can cling to nearly any surface. It can become rampant and top-heavy, and benefits from occasional severe pruning.
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Walls / Fences
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
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