Home / Guides / Plant Files / Bignoniaceae

Campsis, Chinese Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine 'Morning Calm'

Campsisgrandiflora

Upload Image Print Article
Campsis grandiflora by RDT
View Gallery 4 photos
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Bignoniaceae (big-no-nih-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Campsis (KAMP-sis)
Info
Species
grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

San Clemente, California

Welaka, Florida

Thomasboro, Illinois

Westerville, Ohio

Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Cleveland, Tennessee

Crossville, Tennessee

Beaumont, Texas

show all
View this plant in a garden
One vendor has this plant for sale
11 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
1
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
R
R
RDT
Crossville, TN (Zone 6b) | October 2006 | positive

Beautiful flowers and are a favorite for the hummingbirds.
From my research this can be pruned like grapes and best done in the Sp...Read More

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Eastern Black Swallowtail
(Papilio polyxenes)
BIRD FILES
American Dipper
(Cinclus mexicanus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Eastern Black Swallowtail
(Papilio polyxenes)
BIRD FILES
American Dipper
(Cinclus mexicanus)