mexican flame vine still blooming

My mexican flame has bloomed continuosly throughout the season and is blooming still

Nice. Very nice. I'll fight the temptation to get one.

Such a beautiful little flower! What is that long thing hanging beside it? Is it a loofa?
:) donna

Yes, it is a loofah.

Mine is still blooming too, zone 9b.

A loofah? What's that? A pod?

Loofah sponge, like you bath with.

Oh, what a beautiful vine. Can I ask if you have any extra seeds from it? I would just love to grow such a beautiful flower. Thanks

Crystal

Are you talking about the mexican flame vine. While it produces seeds, most are sterile. Usually cultivated by cuttings.

Oh no! I have seeds and was soooo looking forward to growing them this spring. Anyone have any luck growing from seed?

I have had it come up in potted plants and in the yard so maybe not as sterile as believed to be

whew--thanks Donna!

Well, if all else fails, SelectSeeds has them pretty cheap. Their plants are well-rated, as I can attest. (Looks like I didn't resist temptation after all...)

(http://www.selectseeds.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/02235.3.5394611286575374938)

I have alot of seed I am fixing to start. Does anyone know if they require stratification?