General Landscape Uses: Trellis, wall and fence cover

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, drought resistant landscaping, wildlife support, coastal restoration

Description: Sprawling or climbing vine that can also be pruned into a shrub or ground cover.

Dimensions: Height 10 – 30 ft.; Spread 8 – 10 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Native Range: South America

Native Habitats: Tropical and subtropical forest edges, dry and semi-arid regions, coastal and riverbank areas, disturbed and open areas

Soils: Well-draining with a slightly acidic to neutral pH

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate to high

Salt Wind Tolerance: High

Drought Tolerance: High

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: Deep purple-magenta bracts with small white flowers

Flower Characteristics: Tubular

Flowering Season: All year

Fruit: Small, inconspicuous, dry, elongated achene

Wildlife and Ecology: Flowers are pollinated by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings

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