Native to Baja, California and Sonora, Mexico, this evergreen vine has smooth, rounded green leaves. Bright yellow, orchid-like flowers adorn the plant in spring and summer. If not supported, this plant will twine on itself to produce a mounding shrub or even a groundcover. This plant is fairly drought tolerant once established, but will appear more lush with regular summer watering. Sensitive to hard frosts, this plant will recover slowly in the spring.
Callaeum macropterum (Yellow Orchid Vine)
Callaeum macropterum
Yellow Orchid Vine
Native to Baja, California and Sonora, Mexico, this evergreen vine has smooth, rounded green leaves. Bright yellow, orchid-like flowers adorn the plant in spring and summer. If not supported, this plant will twine on itself to produce a mounding shrub or even a groundcover. This plant is fairly drought tolerant once established, but will appear more lush with regular summer watering. Sensitive to hard frosts, this plant will recover slowly in the spring.
| Plant Type | Native, Vine |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 15' - 20' (ft) |
| Spread | 15' - 20' (ft) |
| Spacing | 20' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
This catalog is for reference purposes. Plants may not be available at all times in the nursery. Please check with our store for current availability.
