American Trumpet Vine
Campsis radicans
Also listed as Bignonia radicans, Tecoma radicans
Also known as Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine, American Trumpet Creeper
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A vigorous deciduous vine with showy orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds. It clings to supports with aerial rootlets and can become invasive if not managed.
Why grow it
American trumpet vine produces abundant tubular flowers across a longer season than many native alternatives, making it valuable for hummingbird gardens in warm temperate regions. It establishes quickly on structures and tolerates poor soil and drought once established, outperforming fussier ornamental vines in difficult sites. Where native trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) or cross vine (Bignonia capreolata) are available, those are often preferred for their less aggressive growth habits.
Watch out for
Flowering can be sparse in cool climates or northern exposures, and bloom timing may be erratic in areas with temperature fluctuations. The vine's dense foliage can retain moisture and create conditions favoring fungal issues if air circulation is poor. Hardening off or protection may be needed for plants grown in marginal hardiness zones during severe winters.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous deciduous vine with showy orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds. It clings to supports with aerial rootlets and can become invasive if not managed.
Climate Match for your location
See how well American Trumpet Vine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
American trumpet vine produces abundant tubular flowers across a longer season than many native alternatives, making it valuable for hummingbird gardens in warm temperate regions. It establishes quickly on structures and tolerates poor soil and drought once established, outperforming fussier ornamental vines in difficult sites. Where native trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) or cross vine (Bignonia capreolata) are available, those are often preferred for their less aggressive growth habits.
Watch out for
Flowering can be sparse in cool climates or northern exposures, and bloom timing may be erratic in areas with temperature fluctuations. The vine's dense foliage can retain moisture and create conditions favoring fungal issues if air circulation is poor. Hardening off or protection may be needed for plants grown in marginal hardiness zones during severe winters.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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