Mediterranean Swallow-wort
Cynanchumacutum

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cynanchum (sigh-NAN-chum)
Species: acutum (a-KEW-tum)

Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting