{"title":"Mexican Flame Vine (Senecio)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican flame vine is a daisy that climbs. Look closely at a flower head and the family is plain: a ring of orange rays around a golden center, each head about an inch across, held in clusters at the tips of the stems, deepening from tangerine to red-orange as they age. From about June until frost the vine carries two or three shades at once, like coals at different stages of burning, and the bees and butterflies find the flowers within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trade knows the plant as \u003cem\u003eSenecio confusus\u003c\/em\u003e, and that is the name we list under, because that is the name gardeners search. Botanists moved the species out of \u003cem\u003eSenecio\u003c\/em\u003e in 1950, and the accepted name today is \u003cem\u003ePseudogynoxys chenopodioides\u003c\/em\u003e, a false \u003cem\u003eGynoxys\u003c\/em\u003e with leaves like a goosefoot. \u003cem\u003eSenecio\u003c\/em\u003e itself comes from the Latin \u003cem\u003esenex\u003c\/em\u003e, old man, for the white tufts on the seed. The vine is native from Mexico through Central America into tropical South America: a fast, twining evergreen with coarsely toothed, somewhat fleshy, arrowhead-shaped leaves, climbing 6 to 12 feet in a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the vine full sun, average well-drained soil and something to twine through: a chain-link fence, a wire trellis, a shrub that will not mind a summer guest. Pair the orange with the purples of Mexican bush sage and the red of Turk's cap for a late-season border that hums. One honest caution about the cold: the vine is evergreen only in zones 10 and 11, returns from the base in zone 9, and is a gamble in zone 8, where a deep winter mulch over the crown and a rooted cutting on the windowsill are the sensible insurance. The vine is not salt-tolerant, and in frost-free places the runners want watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead the full overwintering routine in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/the-node\/mexican-flame-vine-senecio-confusus-overwintering\"\u003eHow to Grow and Overwinter Mexican Flame Vine\u003c\/a\u003e, find more climbers among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vines\"\u003eVines\u003c\/a\u003e, and companions for a hot border in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/turks-cap\"\u003eTurk's Cap\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/salvias\"\u003eSalvias\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"senecio-confusus","title":"Senecio confusus","description":"\u003cp\u003eSenecio confusus, commonly known as the Mexican Flame Vine, hails from the warm, sun-soaked regions of Mexico and Central America. This vibrant climbing vine has been cherished for generations, not only for a striking appearance but also for resilience and versatility in various landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fiery orange-red blooms have long been associated with warmth and passion, making these vines a popular choice in traditional gardens and modern landscapes alike. They are evergreen in frost-free areas, and otherwise a die-back perennial for a protected spot with winter mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelonging to the Asteraceae family, Senecio confusus is a vigorous climber, capable of reaching heights of 10 to 12 feet with proper support. The lush, deep green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for the profusion of vibrant flowers that appear from late spring through fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blossoms, resembling small, daisy-like suns, attract a myriad of pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds, making these vines a valuable addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn their native habitat, the Mexican Flame Vine plays a crucial role in local ecosystems, providing both beauty and biodiversity. Rapid growth and striking color make them an excellent choice for covering fences, trellises, or even unsightly walls, transforming ordinary spaces into tropical oases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos courtesy of the Missouri Botanical Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057995649139,"sku":"SENE-CONF-01G","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/70EDE430-34C5-4FBA-A4D3-F6C356B2CA39.jpg?v=1788560785"}],"url":"https:\/\/woodlanders.net\/collections\/mexican-flame-vine.oembed","provider":"Woodlanders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}