Growing Trumpet Vine The southeastern US trumpet vine (Campsis radicans), often known as trumpet creeper or hummingbird vine, is a magnificent climbing vine. You can see why it's named by its trumpet-shaped blossoms.
The vine's brilliant reddish-orange blossoms are ideal for hummingbirds. Trumpet vines, perennial in zones 4–8, prefer well-draining but drought-tolerant soil. They may grow in full sun or moderate shade, but flower best in full sun.
Trumpet vines provide erosion management and are deer-resistant. The sap from your trumpet vine can be irritating, so wear gloves when pruning.
Trumpet Vine Drawbacks and Options Trumpet vine sounds ideal, but it has downsides. It grows so fast that some consider it a weed, and its aerial roots can destroy buildings.
If you can let the vine climb without damaging anything and don't mind regular pruning, it can add a hummingbird's preferred color to your yard.
Gardeners who want to attract hummingbirds without a vine taking over their yard may prefer trumpet vines like Indian Summer (Campsis x tagliabuana 'Kudian'), which are more compact and less aggressive.
Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), another North American native with red trumpet-shaped blossoms, is another good choice Trumpet honeysuckle, like trumpet vine, attracts hummingbirds and grows quickly but is less invasive.