Trumpet Vine [Campsis radicans] Lore?

Hey, I've just Wild Crafted some trumpet vine [Campsis radicans] that was growing wild alongisde the road this afternoon. It is presently in my basement drying to be bottled in about a week or two. Anyway, as a native flower of North America (so far as I ama ware) I was wondering if anyone might know of any folk-lore and mythology (probably Amer-Indian) surrounding this particular herb. I am also curious whether or not there happens to be American-influenced Santeria or Voodoo/Hoodoo herb-lore surrounding this plant as well. Extra browny points for anyone that sites their sources (the more reputible the better!). Thanks!

Trumpet Vine [Campsis radicans] Lore?
There isn't much. Oddly enough, it isn't mentioned in my book about wildflowers of Texas, and yet it grows wild all over the place here. Perhaps the doctrine of signatures would be useful. The plant grabs onto whatever it can, and grows and keeps growing. It was used to cover out-houses for women who lived in the country who thought that outhouses were something they'd rather not look at. You can take a cutting and just stick it in the dirt and it will take off. It will crawl over buildings, fences, telephone poles, etc. The country people out here in Texas would let trumpetvine and honeysuckle grow but would pull up grass out of their yards and have just dirt yards. (???)





If you have sensitive skin, it might make you itchy. If you pick it and dry it, I'd advise looking inside the flowers for bugs and spiders, since they love to hide in there.





I did find this, but they listed no sources for this info...





Trumpet Vine - For vitality and expressiveness in verbal


communication, overcoming lifelessness or lack of soul force in expression.

Rubber Slippers

Trumpet vine question?

Can I plant the seeds that grow on the trumpet vine this time of the year and have new plants come up next year from them?

Trumpet vine question?
yes.yes
Reply:I would recommend that you start them indoors around February so when the last frost day in your area arrives they will be ready to plant outside
Reply:NO! do not plant these vines as they are a terrible 'weed' that is almost impossible to eradicate.Ordinary brush spray that is designed to kill woody vines won't touch them. I have ben fighting a infestation by my chimney for twenty years and still loosing.

Trumpet vine question?

Can I plant the seeds that grow on the trumpet vine this time of the year and have new plants come up next year from them?

Trumpet vine question?
yes.yes
Reply:I would recommend that you start them indoors around February so when the last frost day in your area arrives they will be ready to plant outside
Reply:NO! do not plant these vines as they are a terrible 'weed' that is almost impossible to eradicate.Ordinary brush spray that is designed to kill woody vines won't touch them. I have ben fighting a infestation by my chimney for twenty years and still loosing.

How well does Trumpet or Cross Vine bloom in filtered shade or deep shaded areas?

And how far apart should one space this vine if wishing to create a screen along the back of a property?





Thanks for your answers!

How well does Trumpet or Cross Vine bloom in filtered shade or deep shaded areas?
Yes - they will bloom in part shade.





You will need to have a support for them such as a fence or trees. Set about 3 feet apart and pinch tips to encourage branching.





See source for growing tips
Reply:How to Grow a Trumpet Vine:


http://www.ehow.com/how_2090732_grow-tru...





How to Grow a Cross Vine:


http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa...

Anybody with experience of Silver Fleece Vine(Fallopia)?

I am wanting to grow this vine perhaps up the side of my two story brick house. There is not any windows on the side and it has a huge brick wall to cover. I heard that this vine is really easy to grow and can grow 10-15 ft in one season!


I also like the way it looks in this picture covering a brick mansion. It is soo beautiful). It blooms like that for how long? can you tell me about it?


What does it look like in winter?





doesnt this vine have a cousin in the Fallopia family that is like a shrub?

Anybody with experience of Silver Fleece Vine(Fallopia)?
I have a couple silver lace vines that cover a 12 foot arbor, I believe it's the same thing as fleece vine. This vine clings to any structure without harming it. It blooms starting around the middle of summer and continues into Fall. It does lose its leaves in winter and looks a bit scraggly. You can prune it to keep it in shape or just let it sprawl. It can reach 30-40 feet. Silver lace vine is not particular about soil but likes it moist. It is very beautiful and well worth planting. Good luck!
Reply:this plant, though pretty to look at, is considered a noxious and invasive weed in most areas where it is hardy. be careful or it could overtake your yard in a few years. check with your local horticulture authority before you purchase or plant it.

get well flowers

I have a Blue Concord grape vine & first week in July most the green grapes fell to the ground. Why is this?VA

Grapes will mature the last week in July. No blight was found on vine or any other damage. Vine is about 5 years old. Had no problems before this year. No one knows why this is happening. Vine is located in Hopewell, Va.

I have a Blue Concord grape vine %26amp; first week in July most the green grapes fell to the ground. Why is this?VA
Your problem is probably related to a lack of thinning the vine.


The following person had a similar problem...





Arlington, Va: Adrian,





I have a 10 year old concord grape vine that in the last couple seasons does not produce well. Many of the grapes ripen and fall off very early and small. I inherited the vine and know very little about what is required to keep it in top shape. Are there basic things i should be aware of ? Thanks.





Adrian Higgins: Grapes benefit from thinning. You don't need to thin every berry cluster, but remove entire bunches at flowering time or shortly afterwards. The ones that remain will be larger. I would also spray it with a copper fungicide against mildew and rot.





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Grape vine problem?

i have a grape vine for a few years but the grapes that it produces are never turning purple and they are hard what should i do

Grape vine problem?
Need to amend soil around roots, fertilize, water properly, Google grape vine growing, and hope for good weather.