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Trumpet Creeper

Campsis radicans (L.) Seem. ex Bureau

The Trumpet Creeper is a beautiful climbing plant with bright red or orange trumpet-shaped flowers. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with its sweet nectar.

Habitat: Forests, Urban areas

Appearance

The Trumpet Creeper is a robust, woody vine known for its striking, large trumpet-shaped flowers. These vibrant blooms are typically orange to reddish-orange, sometimes yellow, and grow in clusters. Its opposing, toothed leaves are dark green and pinnately compound, forming a dense canopy.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyBignoniaceaeGenusCampsis
Trumpet Creeper
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Trumpet Creeper

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Its seeds hide in long, brown pods that split open like tiny boats.

Native American tribes once used parts of this plant for traditional remedies.

The flowers point downward to keep sweet nectar safe from pouring rain.

This super climber can live for over 50 years, becoming very sturdy!

Special abilities

Ability

Strong Gripper

Trumpet Creeper can cling to surfaces using tough aerial roots, helping it climb very high.

Ability

Hummingbird Magnet

Trumpet Creeper has bright, tubular flowers filled with sweet nectar that attracts hummingbirds.

Ability

Speedy Spreader

Trumpet Creeper can grow incredibly fast and spread widely to cover large areas quickly.

Measurements & details

Height
300-1200 cm
Spread
200-600 cm
Flower Size
5-9 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to Fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Bird

Ecological connections

pollinates

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Archilochus colubris

sips nectar from bright flowers

symbiotic with

Pale Field Ant

Formica pallidefulva

protects leaves from herbivores for nectar

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

gathers nectar and pollen from flowers

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Enjoy the beauty of the Trumpet Creeper from a safe distance to avoid contact with any irritants.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Trumpet Creeper?

300-1200 cm

How wide does Trumpet Creeper spread?

200-600 cm

How big are the flowers on Trumpet Creeper?

5-9 cm

When does Trumpet Creeper bloom?

Summer to Fall

Is Trumpet Creeper edible?

No

Is Trumpet Creeper toxic?

Mild

What is Trumpet Creeper's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Trumpet Creeper pollinated?

Bird

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