Trumpet Creeper
Campsis radicans
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
240"–360" H × 180"–360" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 30 more states
Pollinators
hummingbirds, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Trumpet creeper is a vigorous deciduous vine that produces clusters of orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers from June through August. This native climber can quickly cover fences, arbors, or walls but requires regular pruning to keep it contained.
In an HOA neighborhood
Trumpet Creeper takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely aggressive spreader that can damage structures
- Can look messy without constant pruning
- May be considered invasive or weedy by neighbors
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers are specifically adapted to attract hummingbirds and also provide nectar for bees. The dense foliage offers nesting sites for birds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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