Honeyvine Milkweed Seeds (Cynanchum laeve)

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Honeyvine Milkweed (Cynanchum laeve) aka Climbing Milkweed is a perennial herbaceous vine native to much of eastern and central North America.

Honeyvine is loved by pollinators, and as a milkweed species, it hosts monarch butterfly larvae.

This vine can grow aggressively in warmer climates, but dies back in winter in more temperate climates. It’s well suited for larger landscapes or along fences.

Seeds require a 30 day cold stratification period

See care info for Honeyvine Milkweed below

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Honeyvine Milkweed (Cynanchum laeve) aka Climbing Milkweed is a perennial herbaceous vine native to much of eastern and central North America.

Honeyvine is loved by pollinators, and as a milkweed species, it hosts monarch butterfly larvae.

This vine can grow aggressively in warmer climates, but dies back in winter in more temperate climates. It’s well suited for larger landscapes or along fences.

Seeds require a 30 day cold stratification period

See care info for Honeyvine Milkweed below

 

Perennial
Seed Germination: 30 day cold stratification
Sun: Full - Partial
Water: Medium - Wet
Height: Vine - up to 15-30 ft long
Spacing: 1-2 ft
Bloom: July-Sept

  • Host plant for Monarch butterflies

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Tolerant of most soil, including disturbed areas

  • Sweet fragrance

Note that native plants cannot be invasive and native vines will grow on native trees but will not kill or harm them! This plant is sometimes confused with the non-native species Swallow-wort

 

Compared to foreign plants, native plants:

  • Require less maintenance

  • Use less water

  • Are more beneficial to native wildlife

  • Sequester more atmospheric carbon (that means they help fight climate change!)

 

Native range of Cynanchum laeve

 
 

All of our seeds are sustainably harvested from plants that have never been treated with pesticides or other harmful synthetic chemicals!

The Honeyvine Milkweed in the photos are the actual plants who made these seeds

 
Honeyvine Milkweed Seeds (Cynanchum laeve)
$5.00

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