description Trumpet Vine Overview
Trumpet vine is the common name for Campsis radicans, a deciduous, woody perennial climber native to the eastern and southeastern United States. It attaches with aerial rootlets and produces clusters of long, trumpet-shaped orange to red flowers in summer. The flowers provide nectar for hummingbirds, while the vigorous growth can require support and regular control in cultivation.
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What is Trumpet Vine?
Trumpet vine is the common name for Campsis radicans, a deciduous woody perennial climber native to the eastern and southeastern United States. It produces clusters of long, trumpet-shaped flowers in summer.
How does Trumpet Vine climb?
Campsis radicans attaches itself with aerial rootlets that grip surfaces. This climbing habit can allow the vine to cover walls, fences, and trees.
What color are Trumpet Vine flowers?
The flowers are commonly orange to red and have a long tubular shape. Their nectar-rich blooms are visited by hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Is Trumpet Vine evergreen?
No. Trumpet vine is deciduous, so it drops its leaves in the colder part of the year. The woody stems and climbing rootlets remain while new growth returns in the growing season.
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