| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | Creeps or climbs 20 to 65 feet |
| Fruit: | Other: 2-3 inch oblong pod containing 3-4 hard seeds |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Raceme up to 24 inches long, bearing small orange flowers. |
| Flower Color: | Orange |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
