Campsis radicans
Though native to North America, Trumpet Vine, or Trumpet creeper, spreads quickly and climb on fences, trees, or other tall objects.
Trumpet Vine is a deciduous vine with orange, trumpet shaped flowers that are produced in the summer. Trumpet vine suckers very aggressively underground and will resprout in different areas of the yard or lawn. Vines should be thinned throughout the growing season to prevent aggressive spreading. Trumpet vine should not be planted near natural areas where they could spread or in other areas where they cannot be maintained.
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Growth Rate |
Medium |
| Mature Size | Easily reach a height and length of over 40 ft if left unchecked |
| Soil | Wet to dry soils; sand, loam or clay soil types |
| Light | Full sun for best flowering |
| Leaves | Opposite bright green leaves 4-12 inches in length and composed of 7-11 leaflets |
| Flower & Fruit | Showy orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers appearing in summer all through into fall, 3-4 inches long; Flat tapered capsules, 4-8 inches long with seeds that are flat and winged |
| Benefits | Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Vines also provide habitat for ants. Often used as a cover for fences, arbors, walls, or pillars. However, beware of aggressively spreading tendencies. |