Campsis radicans Trumpet vine (Bignoniaceae) Deciduous climber

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Campsis radicans
Trumpet vine
Deciduous climber
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The Campsis radicans plant species is found in Southeast N. America - Florida to Texas and north to New Jersey and Michigan.. It is a member of the Bignoniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Trumpet vine. Some home gardeners know the variety as Bignonia radicans. Tecoma radicans. (L.)Juss.

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Latin Name:  Campsis radicans
Common Name:  Trumpet vine
Family:  Bignoniaceae
Author:  (L.)Seem.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Low woods and thickets[43]. An aggressive weed of arable fields[200].

General Uses: Can be used as a ground cover plant in a sunny position[188]. They can be allowed to scramble on the ground and will form an effective ground cover, rooting at intervals along the branches[208]. They should be planted about 2.5 metres apart each way[208].

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