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Butterfly Vine
Mascagnia macroptera
Pronunciation: mas-KAYN-ee-a mak-roh-TER-uh
SKU #04529
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Twining stems quickly climb 10 to 12 ft. tall, with support.
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| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Spring, repeating in summer and early fall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Vine (Antigonon); Lantana (Lantana); Plumbago (Plumbago); Poker (Kniphofia); Bulbine (Bulbine) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Spring, repeating in summer and early fall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Vine (Antigonon); Lantana (Lantana); Plumbago (Plumbago); Poker (Kniphofia); Bulbine (Bulbine) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Butterfly Vine produce flowers?
Spring, repeating in summer and early fall.
Is Butterfly Vine evergreen or deciduous?
Butterfly Vine is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Butterfly Vine?
Butterfly Vine is Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Butterfly Vine resistant to pests or animals?
Drought Tolerant
How fast does Butterfly Vine grow?
Butterfly Vine has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Butterfly Vine?
Butterfly Vine grows in an Climbing habit.
Where can I use Butterfly Vine in my landscape?
Butterfly Vine is suitable for: Container, Espalier, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Ground Cover.
What color are Butterfly Vine flowers?
Butterfly Vine produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Butterfly Vine?
Butterfly Vine has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Butterfly Vine?
Good companion plants for Butterfly Vine include: Coral Vine (Antigonon); Lantana (Lantana); Plumbago (Plumbago); Poker (Kniphofia); Bulbine (Bulbine).
How do I care for Butterfly Vine?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.