Orchid Vine, Butterfly Vine
Stigmaphyllon bonariense
| Family: | Malpighiaceae |
| Genus: | Stigmaphyllon (stig-muh-FIL-on) (Info) |
| Species: | bonariense (bon-ar-ee-EN-see) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Stigmaphyllon littorale |
| Synonym: | Stigmaphyllon littorale var. trilobum |
Category:
Vines and Climbers
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow:
Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Santa Barbara, California
Bartow, Florida
Deland, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Georgetown, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Greenwell Springs, Louisiana
Many, Louisiana
Charleston, South Carolina
Summerville, South Carolina
Austin, Texas
Baytown, Texas
Blanket, Texas
Deer Park, Texas
Denton, Texas
El Campo, Texas
Georgetown, Texas
Houston, Texas
Lake Jackson, Texas
New Braunfels, Texas
New Ulm, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Uvalde, Texas
Waco, Texas
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Nov 1, 2015, SharinTheHeron from New Braunfels, TX wrote: My neighbor bought a med. size plant at a local native nursery. Besides drought tolerant It's also an evergreen & deer resistant. She put it on the chain-link fence between us 20yrs ago, I had to put up a wood trellis to support it and save the fence within 5 years. It's a great 10 foot privacy fence now at least 30 feet long. Climbed up and throughout the lagustrom & hackberries all along the fence row. It has grown it's full height for sure! 20' and going up our snag pecan tree we lost 2 yrs ago due to drought. Here in central Texas it has survived drought and temperatures down to the teens. Very aggressive! Vines crawling on the ground set down roots And more plants sprout up. I dig them up and make 4-7 potted plants yearly. They are great gift plant but I warn that they ARE very ... read more |
| Positive | On Aug 7, 2012, pbk from Charleston, SC wrote: I've kept two for years in pots on my patio. They bloom spring until fall and love the hot sun, |
| Positive | On Aug 6, 2012, Beekeepthyme from Georgetown, FL wrote: A pretty vine that does not take over, or get too agressive. The leaves are attractive and flowers lovely and delicate. Seems fairly cold hardy, too. The butterfly seed pods are the "plus". |
| Positive | On Nov 20, 2011, Sylvanmaid from New Ulm, TX wrote: I've grown these vines for years & find them to be relatively easy keepers. The butterfly-like bracts will snap-off easily & keep forever. I like to sprinkle them around as decorations on tabletop settings & the like. |
| Neutral | On Jul 21, 2003, Monocromatico from Rio de Janeiro, This plant is native from brazilian coastal areas. Not so common as other plants of the Malpighiaceae family in its natural habitat, but one of the most beautiful ones. |
