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Campsisradicans (Linnaeus) Seemann ex Bureau. Trumpet-creeper. Phen: (May-) Jun-Jul (-Aug); Sep-Oct. Hab: Bottomland forests, swamp forests, fencerows, old fields, forests, thickets, disturbed areas. Dist: NJ west to IA, south to s. FL and c. TX.
ID notes:Even when the foliage cannot be seen, Campsis is immediately recognizable by its shreddy tannish bark (unlike any of our other high-climbing vines). In the pre-Columbian landscape this plant was primarily limited to swamps and bottomlands; it has done well as a weedy colonizer of abandoned farmland, fencerows, and thickets (where particularly conspicuous on fenceposts and old tobacco barns).
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Other Comments: In swamps of the Coastal Plain it is a common liana, often with its foliage in the canopy 30-40 m above the ground, and with stems to 15+ cm in diameter.
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, Fl6, G, GrPl, GW2, Il, K1, K3, K4, Mi, NcTx, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, Tn, Tx, Va, W, WH3, Gentry (1992), Manning (2000); = Bignoniaradicans L. – S; = Tecomaradicans (L.) Juss. – Tat
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Height:up to 40 ft
plant sale text:Also called hummingbird vine, trumpet creeper is well known for its large, showy blooms and vigorous growth. It is easily grown in a wide variety of soils and flowers best in full sun. The vibrant and numerous blooms of the trumpet creeper is highly attractive to the ruby-throated hummingbird. Mature plants can weigh a considerable amount and should be grown on sturdy structures. Prune in winter and do not plant outside of its native range.
