Callaeum Species, Gallinita, Hillyhock, Yellow Butterfly Vine, Yellow Orchid Vine
Callaeummacropterum
Synonym
Hiraea
greggii
Hiraea
mexicana
Mascagnia
macroptera
I like this vine. It has grown pretty fast in the last 6 months. It even has blooms which I really didn't expect the first year. It ...Read More
OK why won't mine grow? Other things in the same bed do fine; confederate jasmine, evergreen wisteria, ginger etc. I planng and it hasn't...Read More
I'm having trouble finding the seeds! I've waited until the "butterfly" turns dark brown but can't figure out where the seeds are. Help!
PROBLEM: Planted two Callaeum macroptera vines a yr ago (zone 8b, Tucson) in desert soil, well drained, good sun 6 hrs daily, fertilized ...Read More
I donot have this plant yet. I was wondering if it attracts butterflys or just looks like butterflys.
Somewhat aggressive in certain conditions. Self-seeded in my woodland and has now swamped an area about 1,000 square feet, completely co...Read More
Planted this vine a couple of years ago and it grew quickly. Love the blooms as well as the butterfly-like seed pods :o)
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This vine has grown successfully in my mother's yard in Houston, TX for years. She layers it to propagate, and has given me two starter ...Read More
I purchased this at Home Depot in Round Rock, Tx about 9 yrs ago and it is a beautiful vine on a fence. I did not know the name until I s...Read More
Seed germination can be tricky. I have had best results NOT presoaking the seeds. They draw up water too readily, and will rot easily, ...Read More
This is a gregarious vine. It took about 5 years to get a hold and it is now growing down fences, up trees, over lawns. I take the runner...Read More
I live in South Florida and have two of these butterfly vines growing and they are very hardy and fast growing. Their flower resemble a ...Read More
San Antonio, Tx.
Native to Mexico (also known as Mexican Butterfly Vine) and a member of the Barbados cherry family, Mascagnia ma...Read More
I have seen the plant and yes, it looks like butterflies.
We have not been able to propagate it as of yet.
We have tried ro...Read More