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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.

Gardening facts about Funastrum cynanchoides plant

How to Grow Funastrum cynanchoides

  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

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

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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