![]() ![]() Tags: #cultivars #fragrant #hummingbird friendly #evergreen #showy flowers #full sun tolerant #medicinal #orange flowers #winter interest #apvg #fall interest #ncemgva2018 #fast growing #cpp #fire extreme flammability #aggressive #NC native #beavers #deer resistant #children's garden #native garden #playground plant #native vine #pollinator plant #flowers early spring #food source summer #food source nectar #Coastal FAC #Piedmont Mountains FAC #fall color yellow #butterfly friendly #flowers late winter #apvg-vg #tropical feel #Audubon #coastal plant #weed #wildlife friendly 'Astrosanguinea', 'Jekyll', 'Tangerine Beauty' - JC Raulston Arboretum Selection, 'Velcy' 'Tangerine Beauty' - JC Raulston Arboretum SelectionĬultivated variety selected for deeper flower color.Profile Video: See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for " Annuals, Perennials, Vines, and Groundcovers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens. To prevent the vine from spreading to areas where it isn’t wanted, pull up the root suckers as they are spotted. It spreads both by seed as well as by root suckers. However, the vine itself may become a problem. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: There are no major pests of Cross-vine. This vine would make a great addition to a colonial-style garden and many cultivars, such as 'Tangerine Beauty', are available.įire Risk: This plant has an extreme flammability rating and should not be planted within the defensible space of your home. Select plants with a low flammability rating for the sites nearest your home. The vine blooms in late winter to early spring on new wood in clusters of two to five flowers. Its early bloom season provides a nice stopping point for hummingbirds in the area. Cross-vine may be propagated by root cutting or seed. In severe winters, the vine may die to the ground, but the roots are usually hardy enough to survive and will sprout new growth the following spring. Cross-vine will grow well in shade to full sun, with better flower production the more sunlight it receives. In the wild, it is found in swampy forests and woodlands. It tolerates a wide variety of conditions, including coastal conditions, but prefers organically rich, well-drained soil. It may be found growing native in many soil types, and usually up trees such as pines. It is a tropical looking plant that climbs by using tendrils to wrap around stems or bark for support as it grows up tall objects like fences or pine trees. A cross section of its stem reveals a marking resembling the Greek cross, hence the common name. In North Carolina, the vine is usually a dark, glossy green however, in colder areas of its growing range, the leaves take on a reddish-purple color. This vine is native to the southeastern United States. Phonetic Spelling big-NO-nee-uh kap-ree-oh-LAH-tuh DescriptionĬross-vine is a vigorous vine in the Bignoniaceae (trumpet creeper) family. ![]()
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