Bignonia, Cross Vine, Crossvine, Trumpet Flower 'Wabash Valley'

Bignoniacapreolata

Family
Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bignonia (big-NO-nee-uh)
Species
capreolata (kap-ree-oh-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Riverside, Illinois

Haughton, Louisiana

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Riverside, IL | April 2012 | neutral

Started vines purchased at RareFind online planted spring 2010. 3 ft seedlings are now about 20ft. Growing on south facing masonry wall. ...Read More

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