PlantFiles: Cruel Plant, Moth Plant, Bladder Vine, Poor Man's Stephanotis
Araujia sericifera

This vine is evergreen for me in zone 8a. It may lose some leaves in January and February, but never is completely defoliated.
It resembles a milkweed vine, and will ooze white milky sap, if a stem is crushed, cut or broken.
Moths of all types are attracted to the white flowers which are more fragrant at night.
The flowers trap the moth by the tongue, and later release the moth, although they frequently fail to release the moth, causing its death...thus the name "cruel vine''.
Very pretty flowers and easy to grow, although considered a noxious weed in some states. I tend to this vine every morning during bloom season, to save little captors.
It begins blooming for me late May, and will continue until Fall.

Vigorous, evergreen climber from South America

Has lance shaped, pale-mid green leaves with soft hairs beneath. Bears white or pale pink, bell shaped, scented flowers with a sticky pollen.

Flowers August-October

Likes a well drained, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Grow indoors or at least bring them indoors when frost is expected.

Don't water too heavily in winter.

The flower scent attracts pollinators, especially moths. The pollen can trap the nectar seekers but will release the insect by the following morning, earning this plant it's common name.

Can become invasive in warmer regions of California and similar climes.

Incredibly easy from seed and fast growing.