Campsis Radicans

Trumpet Creeper, Trumpet Vine

A fast-growing, woody deciduous vine prized for its bold orange to red trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. The large blooms are a magnet for hummingbirds and pollinators. Dark green, pinnate foliage provides dense coverage on arbors, trellises, fences, and walls.


Plant Characteristics


Type: Woody deciduous vine



Form: Vigorous, climbing, twining with aerial rootlets



Mature Width: 10–15 ft+



Mature Height: 30–40 ft



Flower Color: Orange to red



Foliage Color: Dark green




Growing Conditions


USDA Hardiness Zones: 4a–9b



Light: Full sun for best flowering (tolerates partial shade)



Soil: Adaptable; prefers average, well-drained soils



Water: Low to moderate once established



Maintenance: Moderate to high; prune aggressively as needed to control size




Landscape Uses
Ideal for arbors, pergolas, fences, walls, and large structures where rapid coverage is desired. Best used where its vigor can be managed.


Care Tips


Prune hard in late winter or early spring to control growth and encourage flowering



Provide strong support; aerial rootlets can cling to masonry and wood



Allow space—this vine is vigorous and not suited for small gardens

Plant type

Vine

Height

30'-40'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer

Flower color

Red, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy

Shape

Climbing

Bark

Fissured

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No