Flower Properties
Property | Value |
---|---|
English Name | Trumpet Creeper |
MainColor | Orange |
PlantType | ![]() |
Growth Type | |
Season | July |
ImageUrl | Campsis-001 |
Photographer | DP |
Location | |
Human Toxicity | ![]() |
Flower Details
Description
A vigorous woody vine with trumpet-shaped orange to red flowers, highly attractive to hummingbirds and bees. Can grow aggressively.
Distribution
Native to the southeastern United States; widely cultivated elsewhere as an ornamental.
Medicinal/Other Uses

Limited traditional use; sometimes applied externally for skin issues.
Edibility
Not edible — the plant is considered mildly toxic.
Human Toxicity

Sap can cause skin irritation, redness, and itching (sometimes severe dermatitis).
Pet Toxicity

Considered toxic; ingestion can cause stomach upset and drooling. Sap may irritate skin and mucous membranes.
Active Compounds
Irritant compounds (not well characterized).