Dressed to Thrill cross vine
Bignonia capreolata 'Dressed to Thrill'
PW New 2026
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Climbing
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Dressed to Thrill' cross vine (Bignonia capreolata 'Dressed to Thrill') is a vine for pollinator gardens and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy or loamy soil. Deer tend to pass it by. It climbs fast and tolerates drought. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit it.
Pairs well with Clematis, Switchgrass, Red twig dogwood, and Foam flower.