Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Periploca

Species:

Periploca graeca

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

brown, purple

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Kansas, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers calcareous soils in native habitat