Native & adapted
Queen’s wreath
Antigonon leptopusAlso 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.
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
Install a structure capable of carrying a large seasonal canopy before planting.
- 2
Direct young stems onto the structure and keep them away from trees, roof edges, and utility lines.
- 3
Cut frost-damaged growth back after the danger of hard freezes has passed.
- 4
Remove unwanted runners promptly where spread beyond the intended bed would be a problem.