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Trumpet Vine

Campsis radicans

The Trumpet Vine is a beautiful plant with bright orange flowers that look like trumpets. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with its sweet nectar.

Habitat: Urban areas, Coastal areas

Appearance

The Trumpet Vine has striking, fiery orange-red or yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, often appearing in clusters. Its woody stems climb vigorously, attaching with aerial rootlets, creating a dense, leafy curtain on structures.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyBignoniaceaeGenusCampsis
Trumpet Vine
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Trumpet Vine

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Ancient Native Americans used parts of this vine to weave sturdy baskets and ropes.

Its super-strong vines can grow over 10 feet in just one summer!

Some people call it 'cow-itch vine,' but it usually won't make you itch!

The sticky sap helps it cling to trees and walls like super glue!

Special abilities

Ability

Climbing Grip

Trumpet Vine can climb very high using special aerial rootlets that grip surfaces tightly, helping it reach precious sunlight.

Ability

Nectar Beacon

Trumpet Vine has bright, tubular flowers packed with sweet nectar, acting like a beacon to attract hummingbirds for pollination.

Ability

Windy Wanderer

Trumpet Vine has long seed pods that split open to release many papery, winged seeds, allowing wind to carry them far away.

Measurements & details

Height
300-1200 cm
Spread
180-300 cm
Flower Size
5-9 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to early fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Bird

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Hummingbird Vine

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Enjoy looking at the beautiful flowers, but avoid touching them as some parts of the plant can cause skin irritation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Trumpet Vine?

300-1200 cm

How wide does Trumpet Vine spread?

180-300 cm

How big are the flowers on Trumpet Vine?

5-9 cm

When does Trumpet Vine bloom?

Summer to early fall

Is Trumpet Vine edible?

No

Is Trumpet Vine toxic?

Mild

What is Trumpet Vine's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Trumpet Vine pollinated?

Bird

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