Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 25 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: Approximately 1/2 inch capsules containing dark brown seeds with silky hairs. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Spring Winter |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Uses: | Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering Other: Root suckers |
Pollinators: | Other: Hummingbirds |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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