Plant Profile: Antigonon leptopus

Antigonon leptopus is sensitive to cold but has a remarkable ability to recover swiftly from cold-related damage. It produces flowers on new growth. This species thrives in moderately fertile sandy or light soils that retain a moderate level of moisture. Although it can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 9, it typically does not survive in the ground during zone 8 winters. While this plant climbs using tendrils, young specimens require support to initiate their climbing growth.