Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Muehlenbeckia

Species:

Muehlenbeckia platyclada

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Host Plant for Caterpillars

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