Trumpet Creeper

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Trumpet Creeper

Campsis radicans

Common Name(s)

Trumpet Creeper
Trumpet Vine
Cow Vine
Cow Itch

Family

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Campsis

Full Scientific Name

Campsis radicans

Author

(Linnaeus) Seeman ex Bureau

Native Range

Introduced Range

Synonyms

Bignonia radicans
Tecoma radicans

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form: Vine

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Temperature Zone: 5

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade

Soil Texture: Clay, Sand, Loam

Moisture Requirements: Dry, Normal, Moist

Drought Tolerant: Yes

Compaction Tolerant: No

Salt Tolerant: No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant: No

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s): Mixedwood Plains

Natural Habitat(s): Forest Edge, Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field, Riparian

Human Habitat(s): Butterfly, Bird, Hedgerow/Thicket/Windbreak/Screening

Design Considerations

Minimum Height: 1000 cm

Maximum Height: 1500 cm

Bloom Time: Jun - Sep

Flower Colour(s): Red|Orange

Showy Flowers: Yes

Showy Fruit/Seeds: Yes

Fruit/Seed Colour(s): Brown

Erosion Control: No

Fragrant Flowers: No

Fragrant Foliage: No

Fall Colour(s): Yes

Bark: Yes

Poisonous to Humans: Yes

Thorns or Prickles: No

Attracts Wildlife: Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Invasive Species: No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species: No

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits: This is on the endangered species list of COSEWIC (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) Causes low toxicity if eaten. Skin irritation minor, or lasting only for a few minutes. Poisonous part: Leaves and Flowers (Poisonous Plants of N.C.) Hummingbirds love this plant's trumpet-shaped flowers (scarlet/orange) which are 6-8 cm long. Leaves are divided into 7-11 leaflets. The stems climb or sprawl to their huge extent. (North American Wildlife - Wildflowers) Useful as vine or ground cover. Species has been developed to be more ornamental. It provides shade. No part of the plant is a food source. The plant is diaphoretic (induces sweating when eaten) and vulnerary (can be used in healing wounds). (Plants For A Future) Seeds can be sown in the fall, or semi-ripe cuttings can be taken in summer for rooting.

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