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Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
On Jan 13, 2008, dellrose from Conway, MO (Zone 5b) wrote:
I have this plant come up every year and have always pulled it up as I did not know what it was. This past year I let it grow on my fence and it was fragrant and lovely for the butterflies and bees. I will let it come up again this year but will continue to monitor and pull up when needed. I noticed I had many Monarchs but don't know it that is the reason. I am also trying to provide for the bees so feel this is a real plus.
I have a love-hate relationship with this plant. If it was a little more well-behaved, I would highly suggest it. It attracts beneficial pollinators and Monarchs. The fragrance is outstanding. Although, it will twine around anything and everything in its path. If you keep pulling it out, you can manage it fairly well. This would do well on a tree or fence in the corner of a yard, where it can't twine up any nearby plants. But, it is invasive. Probably not any more so than the common honeysuckle, and just as fragrant.
On Jun 29, 2004, rwielgosz from Washington, DC (Zone 6b) wrote:
This is an awful twining weed in my garden (Washington, DC). Rip it out and do not allow it to go to seed.
It is easily mistaken for a bindweed or morning-glory before it flowers, but can be identified early by the leaves: they grow in pairs and have noticable contrast between the pale veins and darker flesh. This website helped me identify it: [HYPERLINK@www.ppws.vt.edu]
On Feb 29, 2004, dstartz from Deep South Texas, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:
In zone 9 this is considered a bind weed and extremely noxious. It is a tenacious plant that will wind itself around things eventually strangling them. Once established (more than 2 true leaves) it can be almost impossible to uproot as it has an extremely deep taproot.
I received a seed pod of this plant from a friend because I wanted to grow it for the seed pod itself for craft purposes. However, no matter how small or green the seed pod is, it will dry and crack open so I had to change directions on my crafts. I use the pod sections to make artificial poinsetta petals. If you enjoy doing this, the plant is definetly a plus. The seeds have a silky wing attached so they fly everywhere if not enclosed. I watch them closely and put them in a plastic bag just as they begin to crack open. The plant has not been invasive for me, in fact, they did not survive in some locations where I planted them. The only thing that I have seen that could be the bloom is a small yellow cross looking thing that is about 3/8 inch across.
On Dec 18, 2000, SMSpear1 from Saint Louis, MO (Zone 5b) wrote:
To see a photo of this plant go to
Weed Science Society Of America
[HYPERLINK@ext.agn.uiuc.edu]
It is listed under 2 common names, honeyvine milkweed and climbing milkweed.
In Missouri, this is an invasive weed.
For more information:
Missouri Weeds
[HYPERLINK@www.psu.missouri.edu]
Click the heading "Weeds of Field Crops & Pastures".
Click on Honeyvine Milkweed for photos.
G4875 Control of Perennial Broadleaf Weeds in Missouri Field Crops
[HYPERLINK@muextension.missouri.edu]
Scroll down to the Vine section for a description of it's growth habits.
You can also use any search engine and search for ampelamus albidus. I used Excite and got over 600 hits.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
2 members have or want this plant for trade.
