Merremia aurea

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Yucca Vine

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Deciduous twining vine grows at a moderate rate to 10' x 10'. Dark green leaves are palmately compound. Large, bright yellow flowers appear summer to fall. Lush appearance and color all summer. Dies back with winter colr but regrows in spring. Native to southern Baja California.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Hanging Baskets

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.