Berlandier's Trumpet

Berlandier’s Trumpets, also known as Vine Four-O’Clock

Acleisanthes obtusa

Family- Four-O’Clock 

Central Texas Ecoregions- None, Native Range is more south in the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Southern Texas Plains

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Deer, Hummingbird, Moth

Bloom Time- April-November

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial 

Height- 4’-6’

Width- 4’-6’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Shrubland, Woodland,

Additional Information- Don’t forget about the moths, this NIGHT blooming trumpet shaped flower is a great nectar source for hummingbird moths and other nocturnal moths! The blooms open in the evening and you will enjoy them for part of the morning as well.  Hummingbirds will visit the morning and evening blooms.  It readily and prolifically self seeds. This vine will climb or form dense rambling mounds that can be used as a ground cover.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)