Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 15 - 20 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 feet |
Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous Other: New spring foliage is dark brownish-purple with pink veins |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Orange and yellow Other: Orange-red with yellow-orange throats |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous Other: The berries are mildly toxic |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Flowers are sterile, does not set seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP11083 |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
SkirtGardener | On May 7, 2019 | Obtained plant |
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Lovely! by dltheberge | Nov 27, 2021 7:39 AM | 0 |
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