American buckwheat vine
Brunnichia ovata
Brunnichia
Polygonaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This native climbing vine produces attractive papery seed clusters and small white flowers. Provide strong support as it can reach considerable height and weight. Prefers rich, moist soil but adapts to various conditions.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 15, 2015 by EOL − Lynn Michael (cc-by-nc)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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