Manettia cordifolia Plants from China vase-like habit of the clump

vase-like habit of the clump

The old foliage will stay evergreen in mild winters

we have to beat it back with whips and chains just to keep it confined to its pot

the weeping branch tips of Lespedeza 'White Fountain' are clothed in sprays of white pea-like flowers

Manettia cordifolia Plants from China vase-like habit of the clumpManettia cordifolia is one of our favorite warm climate vines, yet it's still relatively unknown in gardening circles. Firecracker vine emerges in very late spring and is an elegant twining vine with tiny leaves climbing skyward on anyone or anything nearby. Starting in mid summer and lasting well into fall, the vines burst forth with tiny, 1", red orange blooms that look like miniature firecrackers (red with a yellow tip) irresistible to