Fallopia baldschuanica is an Asian species of flowering plant in the knotweed family known by several common names, including Russian-vine, Bukhara fleeceflower, Chinese fleecevine, mile-a-minute and silver lace vine.
Fallopia baldschuanica is grown as an ornamental plant for its flower-laced vines, and it is a fast-growing plant that is grown widely as cover for unsightly fences and other garden structures. However, it has the capacity to become an invasive species by spreading beyond its intended limits. In August and September this woody deciduous climber is literally smothered with panicles of tiny, funnel-shaped, pink-tinged white flowers. Ideal for covering an unsightly structure or wall in sun or partial shade, but plant with caution since it's extremely fast-growing. The flowers are decorative and provide nectar and pollen for the honey bee.
Use any poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Plants are less apt to spread invasively in poor, lean soils.
It is tolerant of temperatures as low as -20C but is sensitive to long periods of frost. Its rhizomes have considerable regeneration potential.
