Trumpet Vine, Trumpet creeper

Campsis radicans

Physical Characteristics

Campsis radicans is a deciduous Climber growing to 12 m (39ft 4in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in leaf from June to October, in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southeast N. America - Florida to Texas and north to New Jersey and Michigan..

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Ground Cover; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic Vulnerary The root is diaphoretic and vulnerary[61, 218].

Known Hazards

There have been isolated cases reported of people suffering from dermatitis after handling the leaves[274].