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Merremia aurea

Yuca Vine

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Deciduous twining vine grows at a moderate rate to 10' x 10'. Dark green leaves are palmately compound. Large, bright yellow flowers appear summer to fall. Lush appearance and color all summer. Dies back with winter colr but regrows in spring. Native to southern Baja California.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.