Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine)
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) climbing a wooden trellis with tubular orange flowers and green leaves
Bignonia capreolata 'Atrosanguinea'
Botanical name: Bignonia capreolata
Common name: Crossvine
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: North America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 6-9
Cold tolerance: 15°F
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsFast-growing cross-vine with unique leaves - two leaflets per leaf; the rachis ends with a tendril. The common name comes from the cross shape seen when you make a cross-section of a stem, makes an outstanding screen. Will scramble up a trellis or any other support quickly and easily. It is hardy and relatively pest free. The deep red buds in spring open to reveal a cheery yellow inside. Unscented tubular flowers appear in late April. Prune as desired.
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Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) with orange trumpet flower clusters growing up wooden stakes in a container.
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) trumpet flower clusters with orange petals and yellow throats on a stem.
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) orange yellow flower among green leaves on the vine.
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) trumpet flowers with red petals and yellow throats.
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) trumpet flower cluster with red petals and orange centers on green foliage
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) flower with pinkish orange petals and a vivid yellow center throat area
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) tubular flowers with orange and yellow petals and soft blurred green foliage.
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) vine growing against wood with clusters of open orange and red trumpet flower.
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) orange trumpet flower nestled between several thick green pointed glossy vine leaves
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) orange trumpet shaped flower with yellow throats amidst deep green foliage.
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) trumpet flower with orange petals and yellow throat surrounded by green leaves.
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) orange flower trumpet shapes nestled among dark green foliage on wooden supports
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) trumpet shaped red flower with yellow throats on climbing vine
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) orange pink flower clusters nestled among the deep green foliage and stems.
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) flower with red petals and a yellow throat
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) orange tubular flower clusters growing on a climbing woody vine
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) orange flower cluster with dark green foliage and long pods clearly visible
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) puts on a spectacular floral show with masses of vibrant, trumpet-shaped blooms.
Bignonia capreolata (Crossvine) trumpet shaped coral orange flower cluster against a dark background for interest.
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