Trumpet Vine – Campsis Radicans

Question

I am sure I saw a Campsis in a town garden in Salvador, Bahia – Brazil. If I order this plant, will it grow in my garden – 80K north of Savador, tropical climate?

Answer 1

Campsis radicans, aka trumpet creeper, is an aggressive vine. Be very care when introducing an species into a country where it isn't native. An aggressive native US plant may be invasive where you are. In grows in the southern tier of US, southeast states and further north. Here are 2 articles on trumpet creeper: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=cara2
and https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fp099