Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | Twines and trails 6 to 15 feet or more, forming dense mats |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Nocturnal |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects: Moths |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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