Mascagnia macropterum |
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Yellow Orchid Vine |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.