A semi-evergreen twining vine prized for its showy tubular red-orange flowers that attract hummingbirds. Hardy and low-maintenance, it climbs readily on trellises, fences, and arbors.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–16′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 3bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9b
pH Range
68.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.5
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama