| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| 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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Plant Height: | 10-16 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1-2 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color: flowerbuds start red and as the flower matures becomes orange, yellow and finally almost white when open for polinators. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: Plant contains alkaloids that are toxic to cats, dogs and horses. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: Soaking for up to 24 hours will speed germination. Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Other info: Direct sow after last frost. |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| piksihk | On February 14, 2017 | Seeds sown pot - soaked |
| lovesblooms | On April 15, 2020 | Miscellaneous Event soaked in water, no heat |
| lovesblooms | On February 9, 2017 | Seeds germinated with heat mat under lights |
| lovesblooms | On February 5, 2017 | Seeds sown indoors, after 24-hour soak in boiled water |
| lovesblooms | On April 26, 2015 | Seeds sown |
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