Synonym(s)
Odontostephana carolinensis
Common Name
Carolina milkvine
Plant Form
Vines
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
12.0
Width (ft)
2.0 -
6.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
6,
7,
8
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Habitat
Vining plant that grows on well lit forested edges and open stream banks. Infrequent in the Virginia Coastal Plain and Piedmont; rare in the mountains
Wildlife value
The flowers attract pollinating insects
Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Red/burgandy
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
May
June
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Average
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Tolerates