Common Name(s)
Southern Catalpa
Botanical Name
Catalpa bignonioides
Family
Bignoniaceae
Origin
Mississippi to Florida
Description
Deciduous tree to 60 ft.
Flowering Season
Late Spring to early Summer
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Moisture
Average to wet
Nectar Value
2/5 Nectar for larger species, host plant for the Catalpa Sphinx moth, the larvae of which are known as “Catalpa Worms”, which are considered excellent fish bait.
FM Stock #
211
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