Remarks

Cypress vine is a native annual tropical vine of the Americas, but has naturalized in Florida and the Gulf Coast areas; said to be cold hardy to Zone 6. Fine lacy or thread-like leaves twine as it grows, putting on scarlet red flowers in summer. In addition to being a climber, it can be used as a groundcover.

Use in Garden

For visual interest over fences, lattices or up poles. Also used as a groundcover or for trailing out of containers, or up small lattices. Suitable for a butterfly and hummingbird gardens, Southern gardens.