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Matelea decipiens

Family Asclepiadaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   6a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H2 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH

Description The vine Matelea decipiens (climbing milkweed) produces showy blossoms during late spring to early summer.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Matelea decipiens .