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| Identification |
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Genus
Tropaeolum
Species
peregrinum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
canary creeper
canary bird vine
canary bird flower
Family
TROPAEOLACEAE
Specimen number
S11230
Data source
HtZn p177;Xeri p278
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
8'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Poor
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Above 40� F
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This very tender plant can only survive nighttime temperatures of 40� Fahrenheit. Tropaeolum peregrinum needs summer days with high heat. Canary creeper (also known as canary bird vine and canary bird flower) does well in poor soils. It prefers moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Tropaeolum peregrinum tends to self-sow year after year with little effort.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Tropaeolum peregrinum has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Canary creeper (locally known in some parts as canary bird vine and canary bird flower) has rounded notched leaves. Flowers: This plant has fringed flowers. Blossoms in such colors as white, yellow, red and orange are common.
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