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    Funastrum cynanchoides

    Also Known As

    • Funastrum cynanchoides var. cynanchoides
    • Sarcostemma cynanchoides
    • Climbing Milkweed
    • Fringed Twinevine

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 2'-15'
    • W: 2'-15'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Funastrum cynanchoides plant details

    Funastrum cynanchoides is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Funastrum cynanchoides

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 15 FT - wide, 2 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: self-sowing, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Funastrum cynanchoides

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Climbing Milkweed is a vigorous vine easily reaching 15' under good conditions. It produces large clusters of white flowers sometimes tinged with pink or purple that attract a variety of pollinators. This is a drought resistant, taprooted, twining, native, perennial vine, expect the top to die-back in the northern portions of its range. The seed for these originated in the southern most portions of Texas. Remove seed pods to prevent unwanted seedlings as it can be difficult to eradicate once it is well-established. Fringed Twinevine is fairly drought resistant once well-established.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Funastrum cynanchoides plant

    How to Grow Funastrum cynanchoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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