Yellow Crossvine (Bignonia) – 1 Gallon Pot

Other Common Names: Cross-vine, Yellow Trumpet Flower, Yellow Trumpet Vine, Bignonia comosa, Bignonia chamberlaynii

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A vigorous vine with big flower power, this is Bignonia capreolata ‘Yellow’, a rare yellow flowering version of our North American native Crossvine. LOADS of fragrant, clear yellow trumpet flowers put on a stunning color show in spring, often reblooming in summer and/or fall. The hummingbirds will thank you for the flowers. It is very easy-to-grow and quickly covers fences (from top to bottom), arbors and other structures without being invasive. Though a native, its large, glossy, deep green leaves and vines, which climb by using tendrils to wrap around supports such as trees, arches, pergolas, fences and other structures, provide a tropical look in the landscape. Excellent for growing up the trunks of pines and other tall trees in full sun to all-day dappled shade. The leaves usually remain evergreen in zones 8a to 9b and deciduous or semi-deciduous in the zones 6a to 7b.

A cross section of the Crossvine’s stem reveals a marking resembling the Greek cross, hence the common name.

The Crossvine is exceptionally easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained soil of average to low fertility. It grows in full sun or shade, however flowers heavier with more sun. We suggest at least 6 hours of direct sunlight or all-day filtered sunlight for best flowering. Established plants tolerate both wet and dry periods. Pruning isn’t necessary, however the vines can be pruned annually after flowering to control size.

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