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ANTIGONON
(Plant heights are given at maturity)
Coral Vine, Pink Vine, Corallita, Confederate Vine, Rosa de Montana
Antigonon leptopus is a climbing tender vine with showy red, pink
or white blooms native to Mexico and Central America, a member of the
Knotweed family, Polyconaceae. The vines cling by use of tendrils
and cover a wall fence or trellis quickly forming a colorful
display. In cooler areas they are often grown as annuals and can
soon reach 40ft long. The leaves are small dark green and heart
shaped and in the summer the vine sports arrow shaped blooms.
The plants are easily propagated by means of softwood cuttings or by
sowing seeds. Seed should be sown in a light mix of peat and sand
and barely covered. Keep moist at about 65-70F until
germination. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost
has passed and temperatures do not fall below 60F. If grown for
greehouse culture, keep the seedlings well watered in summer and
fertilize with a water soluable balanced fertilizer every two
weeks. In the late fall or early winter, cut the vines back to
about 6 inches in height. If grown outdoors, the tubers can be
dug in late fall and overwintered at 40F for planting the following
spring.
Seeds of A. leptopus is edible and is prepared like popcorn by roasting
the seeds, then removing the husks. The plant has also been used
as an ingredient in steam baths. The seeds are also eaten by a variety
of animals.
Hardy to 30F(-1.1C) Height:
40ft.(vine) Spread: 6ft.
Coral Vine - Antigonon leptopus -
Bight clusters of coral-pink blooms. Vine to 40ft.
#5843 Packet
$35.50 Approximately 25 seeds
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#LG5843 Large Packet
$74.50 Approximately 100 seeds
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