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Bignoniaceae

Red Trumpet Vine

Distictis buccinatoria

Ambition and aspiration.

Family
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Distictis
Native to
Mexico
Bloom season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Type
Evergreen vine
Height
6-12 meters
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained, fertile
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
9-11
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • The trumpet-shaped flowers start red-orange and gradually fade to a mauve-purple as they age.
  • It can climb by tendrils and cover an entire wall or fence within a single growing season.
  • Hummingbirds are the primary pollinators and are strongly attracted to the tubular red flowers.
  • Despite its vigorous growth, it is less invasive than the common trumpet vine (Campsis radicans).
  • The vine produces long bean-like seed pods that can reach up to 30 cm in length.

Color meanings

0

Reaching higher

1

Tenacity

2

Vibrant life

Uses

  • Ornamental
  • Arbor and pergola cover
  • Hummingbird gardens
  • Wall screening