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

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