Mexican Flame Vine
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Senecio confusus
The vine has its roots in beautiful Mexico, as its common name suggests. This lovely twining vine can grow up to 10 feet long and features evergreen leaves that look like charming arrowheads with lovely serrated edges—similar to the succulent leaves of German Ivy. The leaves are arranged alternately along the vine, creating a lush, deep green backdrop for its vibrant "flame." As the delightful flowers mature, they transition from bright orange to a stunning almost-red hue, eventually giving way to fruiting structures that resemble tiny versions of dandelion fluff.
This plant is a favorite among butterflies, especially the lovely gulf fritillaries, and it also attracts wonderful hummingbirds! Unfortunately, it doesn’t fare well in hard freezes, so make sure to use it annually in most areas, except for South Texas where it can thrive year after year.
Height: 6’-12'
Spread: 3’-6'
Bloom: March-November
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Zone: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Origin: Mexico
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
