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Periplocasepium

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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Periploca (per-RY-ploh-kuh)
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Species
sepium (SEP-ee-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Chartreuse/Yellow
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
By simple layering
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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