This is a very fast growing, vigorous vine. It will cling to any support structure: tree trunks, stone, house sidings, etc., and it will choke out lawn grasses in a very short time. It will put down roots where the stems touch the ground. Produces pretty, bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers, followed by "pea pods" containing the seeds. Nearly impossible, and exasperating, to get rid of. Very invasive, especially here in Florida.

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The only way to get rid of this horrid vine is to dig out the tubers. There is no "weed killer" that will eradicate this monster. Vigilance in pulling the tuber every time you see them popping up is the only control.
Please do not purposely plant this vine. You will regret it.

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Looking for tips on how to get rid of cat's claw vine. We dug up most from the beds but there are still areas that send up runners. Tried RoundUp without success. About all I've been able to do is keep up with it and pull the runners when I find them. Unable to get to the deep tuberous root, could even be on neighbors property behind the wall. Very invasive and nearly impossible to kill.

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