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

• Campsis grandiflora K.Schum.  - Chinese trumpet vine (East Asia)
• Campsis radicans (L.) Bureau  - American trumpet vine (Southeastern United States)

Hybrids

• Campsis × tagliabuana (Madame Galen), a mid-19th century hybrid between Campsis grandiflora and Campsis radicans

See also

• Trumpet flower (disambiguation)

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.