Oldfield Milkvine
Odontostephana decipiens
- Native to:
- United States
Eric Hunt,,Wm. R. Prince & Co Wm. R. Prince & Co Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Jacksonville District,Nelson, Brad B Arndt, Raymond E United States Bureau of Land Management. Eastern States Office
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Odontostephana
- Species:
- Odontostephana decipiens
- USDA Symbol:
- MADE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- green, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI