Also known as "yellow-flowered gourd," this annual vine grows to about 10 feet long and produces tennis-ball sized, white gourds. The gourds are bitter and considered inedible, though small mammals will eat the seeds. Bees visit the bright yellow/orange flowers.
Uses: Decorative gourds, bees
Bloom time: August - November
Height: trailing vine to 10 feet or so
Space: 3 to 5 feet
Sun: full sun to medium shade
Moisture: Average