Matelea reticulata (Pearl Milkweed Vine)

$ 19.98

Size

Comment: Dormant

Only 3 left in stock.

Also known as Green Milkweed Vine, Netted Milkvine or Net Vein Milkvine.

Pearl Milkweed Vine is a dainty plant with small but intricate, green, star-shaped flowers with a iridescent pearl-like center. Flowers are followed by a large seedpod. Pearl Milkweed Vine dies back to the ground every winter.

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Part sun to part shade
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring, summer
Mature height 6-12 ft
Mature width 1-3 ft
Attracts Butterflies, bees
Host plant Monarch, Queen butterflies.
Deer resistant Yes
Poisonous Yes

 

 

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)