Red Trumpets | The Hummingbird Corner is Heralding Summer

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It is difficult to find sunny locations in my backyard. Abundant native oaks and shade from the house and fence reduce the area that I have to plant sun loving plants. On the west side of the house I have planted an area of red trumpets next to my herb garden.

The hummingbird corner is planted with 

• First to bloom, Cypress vine
• Flame Anisacanthus 
• Turk's cap
• Cuphea

Not yet blooming 

• Texas Salvia
• Pineapple sage 
• Dwarf Pomegranate

Turk's cap, Texas native and tolerates shade as well as sun.

Texas Salvia

Bat face Cuphea

Cuphea

Dwarf Pomegranate

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2019

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Cypress Vine | Ipomoea quamoclit

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Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit)

Habit: Annuals, Vine
Zones 5-11

Height: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color: Pink, Red, White/Near White

Bloom Time: warm season

Foliage: Lace-textured, Smooth-textured

Other details: May be a noxious weed or invasive

This plant is attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and birds

Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:  6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Native from northern South America north to Mexico.
Synonyms: Star Glory, Hummingbird Vine
Note: Survived 2011 drought.

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