Trumpet Vine
COMMON NAME
Trumpet Vine
BOTANICAL NAME*
Campsis radicans
ZONE
4 – 9 Native to Ozark region of U.S.
SIZE
Vine. 25-40’ HT, 5-10’ SP
Multi-stemmed, deciduous, woody,
clinging vine. Climbs by aerial rootlets.
FOLIAGE
Compound, odd-pinnate leaves to
15” long. Shiny dark green above,
glabrous dull green beneath. Turns
yellow in the fall.
FLOWER
Showy, orange, trumpet-like flowers in clusters Jun – Sept. Attractive to
hummingbirds. ‘Flamenco’ has
orange/red flowers. ‘Flava’ has yellow flowers.
FRUIT
Bean-like seed pods, 3-5” long which split when ripe, releasing numerous, 2-winged seeds.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Full Sun. Will tolerate Part Shade, but performs much better if only slightly shady.
NOTES
Frequently, very invasive once established. Not only will the seeds germinate, but it also spreads via underground runners and root suckering. If surrounded by grass, then the new growth will be cut with each regular
mowing. USE CAUTION.
Campsis grandiflora / Chinese Trumpet Vine may have a more limited range ( Zones 6-9 ), but is not nearly as aggressive as our native
Campsis radicans.
*A particular plant will have only 1 botanical name. Unfortunately, a particular plant may have several common names or it may share a common name with another plant. Whenever possible, use the botanical name.