Mascagnia macroptera

Yellow Orchid Vine, Mexican Butterfly Vine

Family: Malpighiaceae Malpighia


Type Vine
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Arbor
Height 10' to 50' / 3.00m to 15.20m
Spread 20' to 50' / 6.00m to 15.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America