Antigonon
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At-A-Glance InformationAntigonon vines are vigorous and vine profusely, producing either pink or white flowers, depending on the species and variety. These vines grow from tuberous roots, and are edible. They can be evergreen in tropical environments and warmer areas in their zone range, but are considered deciduous elsewhere.
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Antigonon species and Varietals
The genus Antigonon includes three species and is a member of the plant family Polygonaaceae. These vines grow best in zones 12, 13, 18-24, H1 and H2. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Antigonon flavescens (Lovechain) This species is native to Mexico, and stems are branching with tendrils that grasp on to structures and other plants. Leaves are alternately arranged, and flowers are commonly white, though they do also come in pink, purple, or yellowish. Flower clusters appear near stem ends. |
Antigonon leptopus (Confederate Vine, Mexican Coral Vine, Mexican Creeper, Queen's Wreath, Queen's Jewels, Chain-of-Love, Mountain Rose Coralvine) This species of Antigonon is commonly called Queen's Wreath, and is evergreen or deciduous (depending on the climate and protection the vine gets). Mexican Coral Vine needs full sun and moderate to regular water. It is native to Mexico, where summers are long and hot, and grows from tubers. A quick grower, it climbs by tendrils to reach 40 feet long, creating an open foliage cover. Leaves are bright green and flowers bloom in trailing sprays from midsummer to fall. |
Caring for antigonon
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 155, Antigonon leptopus
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