Botanical Name: Distictis laxiflora
Common Name: Vanilla trumpet vine Type of Plant: dicot: vine Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Vigorous tropical vine with vanilla-scented, tubular lavender flowers which fade to white as they age; more restrained than other Distictis Height to 20' Spread to 30' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness tender (zones 16, 22-24) Morphology: Leaves elliptic to oblong leaflets in pairs, each to 2-1/2" long; somewhat lighter and smaller than other Distictis leaves Flowers tubular, to 3-1/2" long, in clusters through the warm months; flowers open lavender, then fade to white; vanilla scent Fruit rare – silique to 3-1/2" long Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings in fall Usage: excellent tropical vine used for flower color, scent and tropical effect; easier to train and keep confined than other Distictis; so is more useful in smaller landscapes Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering; not drought tolerant Fertilizing provide slow-release at planting time Pruning control size by heading back as needed in winter Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico Family: Bignoniaceae Notes: |
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