| Plant Habit: | Shrub Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial 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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | Sprawls to heights of 15 to 20 feet but can be kept pruned to desired height |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Other: 1.5 inch globose green capsule covered in soft spines. Each capsule contains numerous flattened tan to brown seeds |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Leaves and stems contain a milky sap that may cause minor to severe skin irritation in some individuals. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On March 15, 2023 | Bloomed |
