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Cat's Claw Vine
Cat's Claw Vine

Common name:Cat's Claw Vine
Botanical name:Macfadyena unguis-cati

Evergreen twining vine grows quickly to 25' x 15'. Medium green leaves. Large yellow trumpetlike flowers appear in teh spring. High leaf and seed pod litter. Provides fast cover but can damage walls and fences. Accepts reflected sun. Native to Central and South America.

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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.