Campsis radicans, commonly known as Trumpet Vine, is a native vigorous woody vine valued for its dramatic summer flowers, rapid growth, and exceptional wildlife value. This climbing vine can reach 30 feet or more with support, using aerial rootlets to attach to structures, trees, or trellises, making it well suited for covering arbors, fences, and walls.

From mid-summer into early fall, large trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in shades of orange to red, creating a bold, tropical look. The blooms are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators, making Trumpet Vine one of the most effective native plants for supporting nectar-feeding wildlife. The coarse-textured foliage provides dense coverage throughout the growing season.

Trumpet Vine grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade, with flowering strongest in brighter conditions. It adapts to a wide range of soil types and is extremely drought tolerant once established. Due to its aggressive growth habit, it is best used where space and structural support are available and regular management is acceptable.

Why choose Trumpet Vine

Showy flowers: Large trumpet-shaped blooms provide bold summer color
Wildlife value: Highly attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators
Fast coverage: Quickly fills vertical spaces

Cultivating tips

Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil needs: Adaptable to most soils
Maintenance: Moderate to high—prune as needed to control growth

Designs for your garden

Arbors and trellises: Creates dramatic vertical interest
Fences and walls: Provides dense seasonal coverage
Wildlife gardens: Supports hummingbirds and pollinators

Ecological benefits

Native vine: Supports native wildlife and ecosystems
Hummingbird plant: One of the top nectar sources for hummingbirds
Low-input once established: Tolerates heat and drought

Plant appearance may vary by season and growing conditions. All plants ship healthy with established root systems.