Cucurbita palmata

Coyote Melon, Gourd, Squash

Family: Cucurbitaceae Gourd


Type Vine
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Orange
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Erosion control
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America