Deciduous Vine
Trumpet Creeper
Details::
Large, tubular, dark red flowers in clusters attract hummingbirds from spring through fall.
Care: Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Needs full sun. Keep slightly dry and feed sparingly; avoid fertilizers with high nitrogen ratio. Provide support and prune in late winter to early spring to control size.
Design ideas: Open shade arbors, large bare walls, coverage for masking old or unattractive fences and outbuildings, covering large areas as a groundcover