Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Menispermaceae

Genus:

Calycocarpum

Species:

Calycocarpum lyonii

USDA Symbol:

CALY2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

green, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds may exhibit irregular germination; some may require two cold periods and germinate in second spring.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI