Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Menispermaceae

Genus:

Calycocarpum

Species:

Calycocarpum lyonii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soil with organic matter