Periploca graeca

Also Known As

Milkweed Vine
Silkvine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 20'
W: 2'

planting zones

7a-9b

Periploca graeca plant details

Periploca graeca is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer green and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Periploca graeca

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 20 FT tall
Flowers: green and purple blooms in summer
Uses: rare, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Periploca graeca

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This interesting and vigorous (20-30') vine makes a splendid summer arbor or pergola cover with its clusters of 8-12 1" flowers, lime-green in bud, opening in late summer, to a brownish purple and emitting a powerful fragrance. S/M