Cat Claw Vine

Description
Botanical Name: 
Macfadyena unguis-cati

Native to Mexico. A deciduous, woody-stemmed, climbing, perennial vine. Leaves are ovate, green, 2" long, 3/4" wide. Has clawlike tendrils which attach to trellises, arbors, or chainlink fences. Blooms are yellow, trumpet-shaped with lobes, 2" long, 4" across. Very heat tolerant.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Vines
Name: 
Cat Claw Vine
Plant Type: 
Perennial
Flower: 
Yellow, trumpet-shaped with lobes, 2" long, 4" across
Water: 
Low to moderate
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
Any season
Comments

Can climb most surfaces or be used as a groundcover.