This native vine is in the dogbane family. They are herbaceous, twining vines with broad, opposite, ovate (often heart-shaped) leaves with maroon flowers. In Central North Carolina these native perennials are often found in power lines, at the edge of woodlands, and climbing fences along roadways.
Maroon Carolina Milkvine Care
Matelea Carolinensis
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
min -20°C
Hardiness zone
6a - 8b
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sunlight
Light Shade
Soil
Soil pH requirements:5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Temperature
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Popularity
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