PlantFiles Pictures: Coral Vine (Antigonon leptopus)

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Author Content Wingnut Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) October 22, 2002 3:58 PM Post #391293 Coral Vine Antigonon leptopus Coral vine found growing on an abandoned house in Central Texas (pic taken in September). I've outlined the vine in pink so you can tell it apart easier from all the other plants gone wild. The peak of the house is approximately 20 feet high. [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] Click the image for an enlarged view. Azalea Jonesboro, GA (Zone 7b) October 22, 2002 4:07 PM Post #391297 LOL - Wingnut - I thought at first you were pulling a creative fast one on us!! golddog Western, PA (Zone 6a) October 22, 2002 5:08 PM Post #391326 Wingnut, this is one I am going to stay far, far away from! It would take over a house in no time, as seen by your photo. Wingnut Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) October 22, 2002 5:30 PM Post #391334 *Grin!* I was tempted to add a few more blooms while I was at it. ;) I wanted to show how far this vine can go ~ hence the outline. (I'm glad you appreciate that, Golddog. :) I think this hasn't been pruned or had any attention in ten years or so, so that's probably why it's gotten so out of hand. It doesn't seem to be as invasive as Trupet Vine Campsis radicans, but still probably not a good choice for a really small garden. golddog Western, PA (Zone 6a) October 22, 2002 5:54 PM Post #391357 And thanks for sharing so many nice pics! Wingnut Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) October 22, 2002 5:58 PM Post #391362 :)!! Weezingreens Seward, AK (Zone 3b) October 23, 2002 7:54 PM Post #392245 Wow! This guy could sure cover a house in a hurry. Who needs siding... just cover with Tyvek and let the Coral Vine take over! This is a great picture, Wingnut. It lets a person see how the plant grows when left to its own resources! Wingnut Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) October 23, 2002 8:52 PM Post #392287 Thanks again, Weez! It do take over if you let it, but can behave itself with a little help. BUT if y'all think THAT'S something, you should see the chapel at the Texas Rennaisance Festival in Plantersville. The most spectacular scene I've ever seen these star in is that building there at the RenFest. It's a timber-frame building with no real walls or ceiling, just the raw wood timber-frame and Coral Vines covering it. Simply gorgeous! Here are some pics: [HYPERLINK@www.robynsroost.com] [HYPERLINK@larae.net] [HYPERLINK@larae.net] Weezingreens Seward, AK (Zone 3b) October 23, 2002 8:58 PM Post #392291 WOW!!!! roshana Jacksonville, IL (Zone 5a) October 17, 2003 9:11 AM Post #683588 Wow! That's an amazing picture of the Coral Vine at the RenFest! Walls or a roof aren't needed with that kind of coverage! Thanks for adding the links. This message was edited Oct 17, 2003 10:25 AM Wingnut Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) October 17, 2003 10:28 AM Post #683637 You're welcome, Roshana. :) I forgot all about posting these here and now that I've seen them again, I'm getting a yen for the RenFest again. It IS that time of year, now. But I have too much to do this year. :( Waaaaahhhhhh!

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