Why This Colorful Vine Is Taking Over Amarillo Yards

I was recently taking a walk in Amarillo, Texas, when something caught my eye that I hadn't noticed before. As I went from street to street and block to block, I began noticing several houses with something in common.

Trumpet vine seems to be everywhere in Amarillo. Multiple fences were covered in the bright reddish-orange flowers and thick leaves. It made me wonder if there is a reason why it seems like trumpet vine is slowly taking over Amarillo.

There's a very good reason why you see trumpet vine everywhere in Amarillo this time of year. It's one of those few plants that do very well in our climate without a lot of work on your part.

Why Trumpet Vine Thrives in Amarillo

Trumpet vines are hardy plants. By hardy, I mean that nothing seems to bother them at all. Our blistering summer heat? Trumpet vine won't even notice.

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They also don't need an overabundance of water, which is great considering how much of the year we go without moisture. Once these plants get going, there's not much you have to do but sit back and watch.

A Magnet for Hummingbirds

One of my favorite things about my trumpet vines is getting to watch hummingbirds. They love trumpet vine, and I've spent a lot of time in my backyard watching them dart around and hover near the flowers.

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The downside to these beautiful and incredibly sturdy plants is that they tend to do what they want. They grow all over, and can become invasive if you don't take the necessary steps to trim them back.

Beware: This Vine Can Take Over

They will cover any and everything. During the later winter months or early spring, you can usually get them under control. It's an important step to take if you have trumpet vine.

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There are several greenhouses and nurseries in town. Usually, you can find a place that will have some trumpet vine in stock.