Trumpet Creeper
(Campsis radicans)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Vine
Height: N/A (Vining)
Spread: 30 - 40 ft
Flower Color: Orange / Red
Flower Time: Summer (Jun - Sep)
Fruit Type: Seed Pod
Fruit Color: Green / Brown
Autumn Color: Insignificant / Yellow-Green
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Trumpet Vine
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Trumpet Creeper is a hummingbird magnet and the flowers are sources of pollen and nectar. Vines can provide cover and nesting habitat when growth is very dense. It is a larval host to several species of caterpillars.
