Butterfly Vine
Mascagnia macroptera
SKU
04529
This heat-loving evergreen vine produces a late spring display, with eye-catching clusters of bright yellow, orchid-shaped flowers against dark green foliage. Often blooms again in the fall. Seed pods have a papery butterfly-like appearance, giving this vine its name. Use on a trellis, or as a mounding shrub or sprawling ground cover.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | mas-KAYN-ee-a mak-roh-TER-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Twining stems quickly climb 10 to 12 ft. tall, with support. |
| Bloom Time | Spring, repeating in summer and early fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic, Tropical, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Heat Loving |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Vine (Antigonon); Lantana (Lantana); Plumbago (Plumbago); Poker (Kniphofia); Bulbine (Bulbine) |
Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; will tolerate moderate drought. Prune for shape and structure in early spring. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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