Hummingbird Vine Seeds: Two Species, Different Pods

Collecting Seeds from Trumpet Vine vs. Cypress Vine

Campsis radicans (Trumpet Vine)

• Long pods after bloom.
• Seeds need 60–90 day cold stratification.
• Invasive; plant with caution.

Ipomoea quamoclit (Cypress Vine / Hummingbird Vine)

• Small capsules form after flowers fade.
• Brown, dry capsules split to reveal 3–4 black seeds.
• Soak 24 hours; sow warm; germinate in 5 days.
• Self-seeds aggressively.

Identify which vine you have; methods differ.