Bauhinia corymbosa (Vining bauhinia)

Bauhinia corymbosa (Vining bauhinia) with pink striped flower in a close up, detailed view.
Bauhinia corymbosa (Vining bauhinia) flower with delicate pink petals and thin dark lines on petals.

Botanical names: Bauhinia corymbosa, Phanera corymbosa

Common names: Vining bauhinia, Climbing Bauhinia, Camel's foot

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Zone: 8-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Pretty, evergreen vine climbing by tendrils w/ dainty, bilobed leaves and clusters of lavender-pink, orchid-like flowers over long spring-fall season, displayed for a long period. It's a delicate, small-leaved but vigorous viner, adaptable to sun or light shade, and tolerates drought and light frost (zone 9). It has the characteristic Bauhinia butterfly leaves. A fine texture vine.

See article about bauhinias.

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