Trumpet creeper
(Campsis radicans)
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Provides food for:
- Hummingbirds (flowers, insects)
- Native bees (flowers)
- Honey bees (flowers)
- Butterflies / Moths (flowers)
- Caterpillars (foliage)
- Songbirds (nectar, caterpillars and other insects)
Notes:
- Grows quickly and can become quite aggressive – not recommended for small spaces.
- Will sucker and can be used for erosion control on steep banks.
- Can cause damage to siding if allowed to grow up a building.
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