Polygonum aubertii

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Silver Lace vine

 
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Description

Polygonum aubertii is an evergreen or deciduous vine depending on the zone. Heart-shaped, waxy-edged, glossy green leaves are 1.5"-2.5" long. From spring to fall, it's covered in a frothy mass of creamy white flowers, sometimes tinged with pink.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Vine

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium, High

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.