Queen's Wreath (Antigonon leptopus)

Blossoms and leaves of Antigonon leptopus. Image by Wynn Anderson.

• Common English Names: Queen's Wreath, Coral Vine, Mexican Coral Vine, Mexican Creeper, Confederate Vine, Love Vine, Queen's Jewels
• Common Spanish Names: Rosa de Montana, Corallita, Bellacima, Cadena de Amor, Coronilla, Corona, San Miguelito
• Scientific Name: Antigonon leptopus (an-TIG-o-non lep-TOE-pus)
• Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
• Geographic Range: Mexico: from Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, through Oaxaca south to Central America.
• Plant Form: Perennial vine up to 30 ft or more.
• Remarks: Vigorous, clamoring, tendril-equipped vine that dies to the ground in winter with first frost; re-sprouts from tuber in late spring. Lush heart-shaped foliage with profuse sprays of bright pink flowers from mid-summer to fall. Tropical appearance. Moderate water, full sun, hardy to 20° or less if tuber is mulched, tolerant of most soils.

Last Update: 24 Aug 2002