Home / Guides / Plant Files / Apocynaceae

Mediterranean Swallow-wort

Cynanchumacutum

Upload Image Print Article
Cynanchum acutum by Zaragoza
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Cynanchum (sigh-NAN-chum)
Info
Species
acutum (a-KEW-tum)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
View this plant in a garden
2 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Ant Lion
(Dendroleon obsoletus)
BIRD FILES
Forty-spotted Pardalote
(Pardalotus quadragintus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Ant Lion
(Dendroleon obsoletus)
BIRD FILES
Forty-spotted Pardalote
(Pardalotus quadragintus)