Yellow Trumpet Vine
Macfadyena unguis-cati
SKU
05938
This vigorous climbing, heat-loving, woody vine clings to any surface! Bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers provide quite a show. Often referred to as Cat Claw because of its ability to climb with claw-like, forked tendrils. This stunner is ideal for covering any sunny wall or fence - even trees! Bloom abundance increases with age. Semi-evergreen.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
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| Botanical Pronunciation | mak-fad-e-EN-ah un-gu-is-KAT-eye |
|---|---|
| Lore | Trumpet vines of all kinds are exceedingly attractive to hummingbirds which can reach deep into the flowers for their nectaries. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Vigorous stems quickly reach 20 to 25 ft. long. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This lovely tropical appearing vine is much hardier than expected. One of the few trumpet-flowered vines that self-clings, its little suction cups are easy on masonry. Plant it out of the wind but in full sun to cloak a wall in golden yellow. Stunning when trained up buff-colored classical columns or pilasters. Let it wind its way through very large-dimension latticework, or send up on the roof, where it blooms with vigor in warm climates. Perhaps the best vine for sculpting over windows and doorways in warmer climates. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Erosion Control, Espalier, Poolside, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Naturalizes Well, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Heat Loving |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
Thrives in a range of well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Quickly naturalizes; prune as needed after flowering to control size.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant