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Campsis radicans

Trumpet Creeper

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

Trumpet Creeper has 3"-4" tubular, orange-red flowers; it is a vigorously growing deciduous vine. In the summer, these flowers are borne in clustered form. The vine clings to structures with small rootlets and can cling to nearly any surface. It can become rampant and top-heavy, and benefits from occasional severe pruning.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.