Trumpet creeper for birds in Indiana
Large orange trumpets through midsummer. Native to Indiana, where it feeds or shelters 3 backyard bird species.
- Scientific name
- Campsis radicans
- Native status
- Native in Indiana
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 5b–7a
- What birds get from it
- nectar
- Indiana birds supported
- 3
- Nesting birds among them
- 3
Growing conditions in Indiana
Humid continental, from Lake Michigan dunes in the north to the forested hill country of the south.
Warm, humid summers with frequent storms.
Indiana birds that use Trumpet creeper
Summer breeders (3)
Nesting season it supports in Indiana
Plants that feed adults and host caterpillars matter most while nestlings are in the nest. Local nesting windows for birds that use Trumpet creeper:
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird — May–August
- Baltimore Oriole — May–July
- Orchard Oriole — May–June
Native plants to pair with Trumpet creeper in Indiana
Native red tubular flowers timed to hummingbird arrival.
Scarlet late-summer spikes; a hummingbird magnet in moist soil.
Tubular flowers for hummingbirds and seed heads for finches.
Fat-rich red fall fruit taken by thrushes, bluebirds and woodpeckers.
Dense evergreen roost cover and bluish 'berries' eaten through winter.
Early-summer berries arrive exactly when nestlings are being fed.
Frequently asked
Is Trumpet creeper native to Indiana?
Yes. Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans) is recorded as native in Indiana. Indiana spans USDA 5b–7a.
What birds does Trumpet creeper attract in Indiana?
In Indiana, Trumpet creeper supports 3 backyard birds, including Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole.
Does Trumpet creeper help nesting birds in Indiana?
3 of those birds nest in Indiana: Ruby-throated Hummingbird (May–August), Baltimore Oriole (May–July), Orchard Oriole (May–June).
Sources
- USDA PLANTS Database (native distribution)
- VASCAN (Canadian native distribution)
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Indiana
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.