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Re:What is this? - 2009/07/07 15:23
 *lol* I understand your urge, a Trumpet vine in bloom is pretty irresistable, and they are hummingbird magnets, as well.
I brought this plant into my garden after falling in love with one that was growing along a neighborhood fence which I walked past everyday.
First, I'd suggest that you do a little research, to determine just how invasive this plant can be, just to be sure that you don't ever regret bringing it home. 
But, if that doesn't deter you, then I can suggest 3 possibilities to you.
1. This plant can be started from cuttings, so if you are skilled at rooting cuttings, that may be one option for you.
2. Campsis vines set seed rather freely, and you could collect a ripened pod from the roadside plant.
The seed pods look much like over-sized pea pods.
They are green at first, but should not be collected until they have ripened ... by then, they will appear somewhat dry and brown.
and should crack open if you apply bit of pressure.
There can be hundreds of seeds inside each pod ... as I said, these invasive vines can be very invasive and take over if not managed carefully. 
3. Because they do make lots of seeds, as I mentioned above, there are often small plantlets under the parent plant, or very nearby.
And that is how I actually collected my own plant many years ago - it was a small seedling plant growing along the base of the fenceline.
The property owner was out working in her garden one morning and I told her how much I enjoyed seeing her flowering vine each day.
She was gracious enough to dig up a small seedling plant for me so that I could carry it home that same day.
I not only got a new plant, but I made a new gardening friend at the same time. 
Post edited by: zuzu, at: 2009/07/07 14:27
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