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Apocynaceae
German ipecac
Vincetoxicum hirundinaria
Also known as Vincetoxicum officinale var. rotundifolium, Cynanchum vulgare, Alexitoxicon officinale, Bastard gentian
Native Plants · Perennial · Medicinal · Toxic · Part Shade · European Native · Wildflower · Apocynaceae · Drought Tolerant · Wildlife Plant
German ipecac is a tough European perennial that tolerates a range of well-drained soils in partial shade to full sun. Water moderately and allow the soil to partially dry between waterings, as established plants are fairly drought tolerant once settled. Note that all parts of this plant are toxic if ingested, so handle with care and keep away from children and pets.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately; allow soil to partially dry between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Cycle
- Perennial
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Rus, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, East Himalaya, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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