Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine

Scientific Name: Campsis radicans (L.) Seem.
Synonym: Bignonia radicans, Tecoma radicans
Family: Bignoniaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 2-21, 26-41
USDA: 8-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 10°F (-12°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Eastern USA to Mexico

Growth Habits: Evergreen vine, fast growing to 40 feet long (12 m)

Flowers: Light orange or red flowers

Watering Needs: Regular to moderate water, can become invasive if it gets enough water

Propagation: Cuttings, seeds, layers

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting

• by cuttings.
• by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need 40F for 2mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.

Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 20. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.

Blooming Habits:
Large, 3 inches long (7 cm), orange or occasionally yellow trumpet shaped flowers in late summer.