Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican Blood Flower)
Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican Blood Flower) red flower with a yellow throat nestled among green foliage.
Botanical names: Distictis buccinatoria, Phaedranthus buccinatorious, Bignonia buccinatoria, Amphilophium buccinatorium
Common names: Mexican Blood Flower, Blood Trumpet Vine
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8b-11
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis tropical evergreen vine bears clusters of funnel-shaped red-to-purple flowers with yellow bases amidst shiny, evergreen leaves.
Related species: Bignonia campsis.
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Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican Blood Flower) trumpet-shaped magenta flower buds emerging among deep green foliage.
Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican Blood Flower) trumpet flower with yellow bases near thick green foliage
Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican Blood Flower) pink trumpet shaped flowers nestled among lush green foliage
Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican Blood Flower) purple trumpet flower clusters on green vine
Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican Blood Flower) trumpet-shaped pink flowers with deep yellow centers.
Distictis buccinatoria (Mexican Blood Flower) trumpet shaped pink flower with a yellow throat and leaves
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