Crossvine
Bignonia capreolata
Family: Bignoniaceae
Crossvine grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers average to rich, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Crossvine
Crossvine growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Average to rich, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Crossvine as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) is listed in the Bignoniaceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial evergreen or semi-evergreen vine life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0283
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Perennial evergreen or semi-evergreen vine
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Crossvine is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Average to rich, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Average to rich, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.