Matelea producta
Matelea producta
Matelea
Apocynaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This native milkweed vine prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate drought once established. Important for monarch butterfly reproduction, making it valuable for pollinator gardens. Handle with care as the milky sap can be irritating to skin.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately And Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Arizona
Mexico Northeast
Mexico Northwest
New Mexico
Texas
Attracts
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Moths
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.