TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Mexican Flame Vine
Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides, Senecio confusus
Mexican Flame Vine, Orangeglow VineFamily: Asteraceae
Origin: Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
A great plant for beginners! Very fast growing, drought resistant, seldom bothered by pests and minimum care is rewarded with impressive floral displays! This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. It is a fairly rampant, warm climate climber with thick evergreen leaves which deep green color provides a rich background for the brilliant flowers. It covers itself in brilliant bright orange daisy-like flowers about 1 inch in diameter, borne in small clusters. See Article about Mexican Flame Vine
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Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/senecio_confusus.htm
Mexican flame vine. Fast-growing vine with beautiful bright orange flowers year round. Great for covering fences, etc. Good for beginners, doesn't require much care, drought tolerant once established.
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Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
3 plants in stock
$39.95