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Mascagnia macropterum

Yellow Orchid Vine

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Semievergreen twining vine grows at a moderate rate to 15' x 15'. Medium green leaves. Yellow clusters of orchidlike flowers appear late spring to early summer. Flowers are followed by large chartreuse paperlike pods. Easily trained to a trellis or fence. Best in well drained site. Accepts full sun. Native to Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Raised Planter, 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.