Botanical Name Ipomoea quamoclit Common Name Cypress vine, red cypress vine, Indian pink, star glory, hummingbird vine Plant Type Annual vine Mature Size 6-15 ft. in length, spread of 3-6 ft. Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Fertile, well-drained, and kept evenly moist Soil pH Neutral to slightly acidic or slightly alkaline Bloom Time June to October Flower Color Red; less commonly, pink or white Hardiness Zones 11-12 (USDA) When it comes to gardening with wildlife in mind, cypress vine hits the trifecta: deer avoid it, yet hummingbirds love it, and it draws butterflies. It's also relatively free of pest and disease problems. Once you have decided on an outdoor location for them, the next step will generally be to provide a supporting vertical structure for them to grow on, Suitable supporting structures can include: Arbors Pergolas Deck posts exposed to the sun Lattice Chain-link fencing By growing cypress vines up a chain-link fence, for example, you're able to disguise the unsightly nature of a fence while achieving privacy for part of the summer. |