Hi, They are different. Trumpet vine is a native perennial vine while Cypress vine is an annual. There is also a slight difference between Cypress Vine and Cardinal Climber even though their names get interchanged often (even among the seed companies, reputable ones at that!). Both are annuals, flowers pretty much the same but the foliage is very different. I personally like the foliage of the Cardinal Climber better. I would do research on the perennial Trumpet Vine if you decide to go with that one. I had planned on growing it but upon further research, I was frightened off. I live in warm zone 8 and Trumpet vine sounded just a tad bit more of a hearty grower than what I am willing to deal with. But like I said, I'm in a much different growing zone than you. Besides, a neighbor has it so I'll just enjoy hers from afar ;) Here are some links for Cardinal Climber and Cypress Vine. I am not endorsing the seed company at all since I have never delt with them so I can not vouch for their good business practices. The drawings on the seed packets do depict the foliage of each accurately. http://www.gardenguides.com/seedcatalog/flowers/cardinalclimber.htm http://www.gardenguides.com/seedcatalog/flowers/cypressvine.htm

I have the following to offer in trade: ~purple heart small rooted plants(purple jew, purple queen, wandering jew) ~blue morning glory seeds (still need to mature, would be a little wait) ~Sweet potato vine rooted cuttings (either the light green or the dark purple) ~Caladiums, pink and green small new plants ~foxtail fern (a split from an established plant) ~Silver leaf cutting ~Society garlic (a split from an established cluster) ~gardenia cutting ~rosemary cutting ~sweet basil cutting ~bougainvillea cuttings (bright pink flowers) ~spearmint ~redbud cutting herb seeds: ~tarragon ~sweet basil ~oregano ~plenty basil ~common thyme ~mammoth dill ~common sage other seeds: ~pumpkin ~coleus (watermelon) ~cantaloupe ~red bell pepper bulbs: ~shamrock ~peacock orchid ~ranunculus ~blue poppy I'm including a link to pictures of my garden... but I'm waiting for the pictures to upload, so if you click on the link and there's just one potted plant there, then I haven't finished creating the album. It'll be up in the next hour though. Email if you'd like to trade anything! Here is a link that might be useful: pictures of garden

I have an Angel Trumpoet vine. I say that because the plant never exceeds the height of 2 feet, yet spreads out as long as 4 to 5 foot branches along my flower bed. The flowers are white and only bloom at night. They make a large beautiful ground cover for a large flower bed or the side of the house. They are poisoness but none of my animals are interested. the trumpet vine is beautiful in bloom and attracts hummingbirds all year long. I've never heard of anyone or any animal being poisoned by one. Thank you.

My neighbor has a 12 foot high wood fence about 60 feet long. It has a well established trumpet vine that grew over the fence and into my yard to a depth of about 3 to 4 feet and down to about half way on the fence. And had been there for many years. It's full of wasps. It comes up all over my yard so I have to keep putting monsanto stuff on the ones coming up almost every day. My neighbor came to the alley one day and told me I "could trim it back a little if I want to". So well, I can't trim it because it's full of wasps. Made me feel a bit angry, her telling me what I could do on my property..though I didn't comment on it to her. I went to the ciy hall for advice. They said I could spray it and cut whatever I want to to what's on my property. So I sprayed the thing on my side with roundup and then spent $250 having it cut back to the fence so nothing in on my side ...My neighbor is furious and threatening to sue. There is nothing lost since she never speaks to me unless there's some kind of problem. I hate that trumpet vine. So does the neighbor have any legal case?