Antigonon leptopus
Queen’s Wreath, also known as coral vine, is a fast-growing and heat-tolerant vine that can add beauty and ecological value to an Arizona pollinator garden. This plant produces vibrant, coral-pink (sometimes red, and rarely white) flowers that are attractive to a variety of native bees, including bumblebees, honey bees, and solitary bees.
Queen’s Wreath is also a larval host plant for the silver-spotted skipper butterfly, making it a valuable addition for supporting local ecosystems. By planting Queen’s Wreath in a pollinator garden, gardeners can provide both nectar and habitat for native bees and support the growth and survival of the silver-spotted skipper butterfly.
Flowers: Summer through fall
Status: Non-native
Origin: Mexico, Central America, and South America
Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family)
Size: 30+ feet long
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Regular watering during growing season to promote vigor.
Growth Rate: Fast
Soil: Well-draining soil with organic matter
Temperature: Heat tolerant, may be damaged by frost
Pruning:
Disease and Pests:
Uses: Larval host plant for the silver-spotted skipper butterfly. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Seeds provide food for birds.
Notes: Can reseed.
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