This semi-evergreen vine can grow to 20 feet long. It blooms best in full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It prefers moist acidic soils of any composition. Its red blooms that appear spring through summer are attractive to hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and moths. Song birds are attracted to its berries. Host plant to many caterpillars.
 
Native throughout most of the state. Click to view its range in North Carolina.
 
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