Maroon Carolina Milkvine
Odontostephana carolinensis
- Native to:
- United States
Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi (MPEG) (en.wikipedia.org),Mason Brock ( Masebrock (en.wikipedia.org) ),United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service,Britton, N.L., and A. Brown,Britton, N.L., and A. Brown,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Galveston District
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Odontostephana
- Species:
- Odontostephana carolinensis
- USDA Symbol:
- MACA9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds may have low viability; fresh seed recommended.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI