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Orange, trumpet-shaped flowers of a Trumpet Vine, a native vine that attracts hummingbirds.

Type

Native

Sunlight Type

Full Sun

Soil Type

Adaptable, Tolerates Clay Soil

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Benefits 

Drought Tolerant, Flowers, Spreads Aggressively

The Hummingbird Highway

Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) is a vigorous native vine designed by nature for hummingbirds. Its long, tubular, orange-red flowers are the perfect shape for their beaks. It is a high-energy, fast-growing vine that covers fences and arbors quickly, creating a lush wall of green and orange.

Why You Need It:

  • Hummingbird Magnet: One of the top plants for attracting them in summer.
  • Fast Cover: Quickly covers unsightly fences or structures.
  • Toughness: Thrives in heat, humidity, and poor soil.

Planting Tips:

Plant in Full Sun. Warning: This vine is aggressive! It needs a very sturdy structure (not a flimsy trellis) and should be planted where its suckering roots can be mowed or contained. Do not plant against wood siding.

     

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