Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 10 to 15 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Other: Maroon |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Toxicity: | Other: Plant contains the alkaloid Aristolochic Acid which is highly toxic, especially to the kidneys |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Surface sow, seeds need light for germination |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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Misidentified? by zuzu | Feb 28, 2015 2:22 PM | 0 |