Merremia aurea
Yuca Vine
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.