Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | Twines and climbs 6 to 35 feet or more |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: Stems contain a milky sap that may cause contact dermatitis in some individuals. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |