Coral Vine
Antigonon leptopus
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | an-TIG-oh-non LEP-toh-pus |
|---|---|
| Lore | Coral vine is a first class bee plant and can be found supporting a huge population of insects whenever it is in bloom. Therefore beware of its use close to living areas and swimming pools. Antigonon leptopus is known by numerous common names, everywhere it grows: Tallahassee Vine, Honolulu Creeper, Confederate Vine, Mexican Coral Vine, Mexican Creeper, Chain of Love, Queen's Jewels, Desert Bleeding Heart, and Queen's Wreath. In other languages, names include: Kadena de Amor, Flor de San Diego, Rosa de Mayo, Corona de Reina, Hierba de Santa Rosa, and San Miguelito, Indigenous populations called it Coamecate, Coamecatl, Chak lol makal, Cuamécatl, Gui-bakushu, Mamasa-sai and Tunuc. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing vine; twining stems quickly reach 30 to 40 ft. long. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer through Fall |
| Design Ideas | This is a beautiful fast growing vine to grow along fence lines and to cloak small structures. Finely twines up espalier wires and treillage. Drape over walls for a truly delicate look. Train up onto shade structures for quick coverage, particularly temporary ones for the summer season. Particularly valuable in extremely hot southwestern communities. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Rock Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Agave (Agave) |
Best in full sun, in soil with ample drainage. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide trellis or arbor support. Prune annually to remove frost damaged foliage and to maintain desired size.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant