Vincetoxicum hirundinaria
Also Known As
- SWALLOW-WORT
Plant type
vine
size
- H: 10'-20'
- W: 3'-20'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Vincetoxicum hirundinaria plant details
Vincetoxicum hirundinaria is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vincetoxicum hirundinaria
- Plant type: vine
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vincetoxicum hirundinaria
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This long-lived and very hardy perennial herb is related to Asclepias (the Monarch's food plant) but has white flowers visited by moths and bees; from calcareous cliffs open woodlands in Eur/Asia; poisonous. S/M/GDr
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Vincetoxicum hirundinaria plant
How to Grow Vincetoxicum hirundinaria
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- cream
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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