Antigonon Species, Coral Vine, Coralita, Bee Bush, Queen’s Wreath Vine, San Miguelito Vine

Antigononleptopus

Genus
Antigonon (an-TIG-oh-non)
Species
leptopus (LEP-toh-puss)
Synonym
Antigonon cinerascens
Antigonon cordatum
Antigonon platypus
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Florala, Alabama

Headland, Alabama

Cave Creek, Arizona

Gilbert, Arizona

Green Valley, Arizona

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(3 reports)

Queen Creek, Arizona

Surprise, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona(3 reports)

Aptos, California

Day Valley, California

Glendale, California

Laguna Niguel, California

Long Beach, California

Ocotillo, California

Ramona, California

Rio del Mar, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Atlantic Beach, Florida

Bartow, Florida

Boca Raton, Florida

Bonita Springs, Florida

Bradley, Florida

Brooksville, Florida(3 reports)

Cocoa, Florida

Dunnellon, Florida

Fort Pierce, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida(2 reports)

Lake Mary, Florida

Lakeland, Florida(2 reports)

Lutz, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Miami, Florida

Naples, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Oakland, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida(2 reports)

Sarasota, Florida(3 reports)

Sebastian, Florida

Seffner, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Honolulu, Hawaii

Barbourville, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana(2 reports)

Covington, Louisiana

Franklin, Louisiana

Gray, Louisiana

Houma, Louisiana

Lafayette, Louisiana

Saint Francisville, Louisiana

Clinton, Mississippi

Natchez, Mississippi

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Pennington, New Jersey

Toms River, New Jersey

Beaufort, North Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Florence, South Carolina

Alice, Texas

Alvin, Texas

Austin, Texas(4 reports)

Bonham, Texas

Brazoria, Texas

Bryan, Texas

Canyon Lake, Texas

Carthage, Texas

Christoval, Texas

Conroe, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Cuero, Texas

Dallas, Texas

El Paso, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Harlingen, Texas

Houston, Texas(4 reports)

Humble, Texas

Huntsville, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Kingsville, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas(2 reports)

Mabank, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Pipe Creek, Texas

Plano, Texas

Premont, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(4 reports)

Seguin, Texas

Simonton, Texas

Spicewood, Texas

Spring, Texas(2 reports)

Spring Branch, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

Temple, Texas

Willis, Texas

Alexandria, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

21
positives
9
neutrals
3
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El Paso, TX | September 2018 | neutral

Does wonderfully well here in El Paso given a very sunny spot. Will cover a large area. Dies down in the winter and comes up again in the spring.

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Bryan, TX | May 2017 | neutral

Just bought and planted it by the fence a couple of weeks ago. Hoping that it will grow very fast. My mother grew this for years on a...Read More

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Pompano Beach, FL | March 2017 | positive

I love the flowers on this. I grew mine from seed given to me by a friend. It requires no care, other than keeping it trimmed because it ...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | September 2016 | negative

A native of Mexico, this species climbs and smothers both garden plants and native flora. According to BONAP, it has naturalized in 8 sta...Read More

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Ocotillo, CA | November 2014 | positive

I have a question about the seeds of the coral vine. My vine has been blooming all summer and I am trying to figure out where the seeds i...Read More

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St Joseph, MO | November 2014 | positive

In the colder zones, this plant can be potted up and over wintered indoors. In my experience this plant is a slow grower.

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Brooksville, FL | April 2013 | negative

This is FLEPPC Invasive Exotic Cat II, unless you have it. Then it behaves like Cat I, taking over your home habitat if taken for granted...Read More

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Spring, TX | March 2012 | neutral

Grows will in Montgomery County, TX. The Renaissance Festival uses this vine extensively every autumn for natural decoration. I've alw...Read More

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Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2011 | positive

Was reading info about this plant
ht...Read More

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Houma, LA (Zone 9a) | November 2010 | positive

This is such an elegant plant. I had dear friends who would set the table with candles and intertwine Queen's Wreath as a centerpiece. It...Read More

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Coral Springs, FL (Zone 10b) | May 2010 | positive

I love this vine!! It is in bloom almost all of the time. It does drop seeds that sprout but so far I do not find it invasive. It is s...Read More

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Palm Springs, CA | January 2010 | neutral

This grows like a weed here in zone 9,Palm Springs, the California t desert- 115 degrees June thru Sept.). It can take full sun as long a...Read More

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(Zone 10b) | July 2009 | positive

Although this vine blooms nonstop from march till October in Lahore Pakistan but i could make it bloom only in August-October. I have it ...Read More

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Tallahassee, FL (Zone 8b) | April 2009 | positive

I love the bright pink flowers on this vine. I have it growing on an arbor on north facing wall. it is just now beginning to come up an...Read More

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Lafayette, IN (Zone 5a) | November 2008 | negative

Antigonon leptopus is very invasive. It should not be planted in south Florida.

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Seguin, TX | June 2008 | positive

My grandmother always called this "Queen's Crown". Whatever the name, it is nice and easy to grow, provided it has full sun and good dra...Read More

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Bonham, TX | April 2008 | positive

I lived in Houston for 20 years and always had this growing. I LOVE this plant. When we moved to north Texas (10 miles) from Okla, I trie...Read More

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Aspen, CO | April 2008 | positive

When i was residing in southeast asia, the trailing blossom clusters were a staple in every fresh bridal bouquet!

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Alexandria, VA | April 2008 | neutral

I recently acquired this plant and its growing already (its only April) outside up my fence. I am excited to try it. It may die back in...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Coral Vine Antigonon leptopus is Naturalized in Texas and other States.

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Houston, TX | October 2006 | positive

I saw this vine at the renasance festival near Houston Texas and its everywhere there and full of seeds right now 10/13/06.I think it lik...Read More

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Carthage, TX | May 2006 | neutral

I planted the coral vine two days ago. Today it is wilting, not sure why. Could it be too much water? Not sure, needing help. Thanks

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | positive

Grows very vigorously in this 8b garden too. Love the plant, blooms a lot stronger for me from August on into late fall.

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Willis, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2005 | positive

I am growing the White variety as well as the Rare Red Coral Vine here in Texas in Zone 8B..it is a very vigorous, drought tolerant vine ...Read More

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Frederick, MD (Zone 7b) | April 2005 | positive

I've finally succeeded in germinating these seeds and found that soaking them for 24 hours then nicking them helped a great deal. The see...Read More

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Delray Beach, FL (Zone 10a) | January 2005 | positive

Easy to grow here in Delray Beach, Fl (zone 10). It loves to wander and turns up in odd places. Will climb at the slightest provocation...Read More

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Seffner, FL | January 2005 | neutral

It has taken me a long time to identify this plant. I'm so glad I did. I was going to upload a picture but all the pictures here are lo...Read More

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Kailua, HI (Zone 11) | September 2004 | positive

I know this vine as "chain of love", probably due to heart-shaped leaves and pink flowers. As children we would weave crowns from the fl...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9a) | June 2004 | positive

I purchased a coral vine from a local nursery and planted it a little over a year ago, May 2003. It grew pretty quickly over the summer a...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2004 | positive

Very pretty vine, fast growing and strong. It can cover fence quickly with beautiful coral flowers, hence the name. This is my first year...Read More

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Gray, LA | June 2003 | positive

Down here in Cajun Country, this plant is commonly known as Rose of Montana Vine. It grows from Spring to Fall. Then it dries up and we...Read More

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Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2002 | positive

AKA Queen's Wreath. Simply gorgeous bloom grace this tough, drought tolerant vine, making it perfect for that hard-to-grow-in, full sun ...Read More

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Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) | September 2001 | neutral

A native to Mexico this rapidly growing climber holds on by tendrils and will soon cover adjacent plants and structures. It prefers full ...Read More

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