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Pink flower clusters and heart-shaped foliage on queen's wreath vine

Native & adapted

Queen’s wreath

Antigonon leptopus

Also known as Queen's wreath · Coral vine · Mexican creeper

A vigorous heat-loving vine that covers large arbors and fences with pink flower clusters through the warm season.

Desert adaptedPollinatorFast growingSummer flowers
Landscape layersClimbing
Mature size20–40 ft. long with support
Climate fitUrban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b
Special categoriesARID ADAPTED · POLLINATOR ATTRACTING
Hardiness guidanceUSDA zones 9–11; frost usually removes top growth in colder Valley pockets

Before you plant

These conditions determine whether it will thrive.

Cold hardinessHardy here

The vine freezes back around 30°F, but the roots are hardy to about 20°F and it regrows fast in spring. Not worth covering; just cut back the dead growth.

Leaves and wood: damaged below 30°F

Right plant, right place

Will Queen’s wreath grow at your Arizona property?

Reserve it for a substantial freestanding arbor or long fence, not a delicate trellis. Growth is vigorous and can travel underground; manage boundaries before it reaches roofs or neighboring vegetation.

Best regional fit: Urban core · USDA 9b–10a, Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b, Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b.

Light

Sun exposure

Full sun to light shade. Heavy flowering requires strong light.

Water

Irrigation

Low to moderate once established. Deep summer irrigation supports the dense canopy and flower display.

Planting & stewardship

How to help Queen’s wreath thrive

  1. 1

    Install a structure capable of carrying a large seasonal canopy before planting.

  2. 2

    Direct young stems onto the structure and keep them away from trees, roof edges, and utility lines.

  3. 3

    Cut frost-damaged growth back after the danger of hard freezes has passed.

  4. 4

    Remove unwanted runners promptly where spread beyond the intended bed would be a problem.

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