Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Mikania

Species:

Mikania micrantha

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Native Range

United States: District of Columbia, Florida, Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in disturbed areas with high fertility