Mediterranean Swallow-wort

Cynanchumacutum

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cynanchum (sigh-NAN-chum)
Species
acutum (a-KEW-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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