Campsis radicans
Trumpet Creeper
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Description:
Deciduous clinging woody vine. Large clusters of orange-red tubular-shaped flowers bloom June-August, offering stunning color all summer long. Bean-like pods split open when ripe, releasing wind dispersed seeds; also spreads through rhizomes. Tolerates heat, humidity, sandy soil and drought. Needs plenty of room and a sturdy structure on which to grow. Plant in wildlife gardens, naturalized areas, or along fence rows. Annual pruning will be necessary to control spread, or train it around a pole or trellis away from other structures.
Wildlife Value: Ruby-throated hummingbirds and long-tongued bees benefit from its nectar. Larval host to Trumpet Vine Sphinx Moth (Paratraea plebeja).
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Trumpet Vine
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial, Vine
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Colors: Red, Orange
Deer Resistance: High
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Hummingbirds
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Grows in Special Ecoregions: Barrier Island/Coastal
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 25 - 40 ft
Spread: 5 - 10 ft
Growth Rate: Fast