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For a vine, the native trumpet honeysuckle is a better choice than trumpet creeper, which can be considered invasive.
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Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
The trumpet creeper climbs by aerial roots to heights of 30 to 40 feet and will grow in the most challenging spots, covering an ugly wall, fence, or other structure in one growing season.
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Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
The trumpet creeper climbs by aerial roots to heights of 30 to 40 feet and will grow in the most challenging spots, covering an ugly wall, fence, or other structure in one growing season.
—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Trumpet creeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trumpet%20creeper. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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