Campsis Explained

Campsis, commonly known as trumpet creeper or trumpet vine, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to woodlands in China and North America.[1] It consists of two species, both of which are vigorous deciduous perennial climbers,[2] clinging by aerial roots, and producing large trumpet-shaped flowers in the summer.[3] [4] They are reasonably hardy and do well with the support of a wall, preferring full sun.[3]

Species

Hybrids

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 978-1405332965. 1136.
  2. Book: Jane Hunter. Basic Gardening: Teach Yourself. 30 July 2010. Hodder & Stoughton. 978-1-4441-3154-3. 73.
  3. Book: Veronica Lorson Fowler. Gardening in Iowa and Surrounding Areas. 1 January 1997. University of Iowa Press. 978-1-58729-068-8. 133.
  4. Book: Keith Kirsten. Gardening with Keith Kirsten. 10 September 2001. Struik. 978-1-86872-507-6. 174.