Is This Trumpet Vine?
westes Zone 9b California SF Bay
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It this a trumpet vine? I was shocked to see how substantial the trunks grow on this plant. This looks like an incredibly invasive plant and if you put it next to a building you should plan on it completely taking over every available inch of surface. Can it easily be trimmed or lifted off a part of the building where you do not want it growing? Are the vines destructive to the paint of a building? (As opposed to something like ivy, which leaves its marks no matter what you do.)
In terms of designs, where are appropriate places to put a plant like this? I want a flowering hedge in the middle of my back yard, to separate a patio from an open lawn area. Would it make sense to put in a fence and then let this grow along that fence line?
Can this be grown in a pot, or does this vine put out roots for many tens of feet around its base?
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Comments (5)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...See MoreHAVE: Dutchman's pipe vine//Trumpet vine
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