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Plant specific values:
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Baldwin’s Milkvine (Matelea producta) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Baldwin’s Milkvine

(Matelea producta)

Baldwin’s Milkvine (Matelea producta)

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Climate Requirements for Rochester Hills, Michigan

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Summary

Matelea producta, commonly known as Baldwin’s Milkvine, is a deciduous perennial vine native to the Southwestern United States and Northwest Mexico, where it thrives in a variety of habitats including grasslands, deserts, chaparral, and scrub. It typically grows to a height and width of 6-9 feet (1.8-2.7 meters), with twining stems that can climb over other vegetation or sprawl across the ground. The leaves are heart-shaped, and the plant produces clusters of small, star-shaped green and yellow flowers in the spring and summer, which are followed by distinctive seed pods that add interest to the garden even after the flowering season.

Baldwin’s Milkvine is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators, including butterflies. It is used in native plant gardens, as a climbing vine on trellises or fences, and for habitat restoration projects. This vine prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of conditions from full sun to part shade. While it is relatively low maintenance, it may require occasional pruning to control its spread. It is not commonly afflicted by serious pests or diseases, but gardeners should be aware of potential leaf spot issues in humid climates.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Vine
  • Height: 6-9 feet
  • Width: 6-9 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Green, Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low, Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant

Natural Habitat

Native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, deserts, chaparral, and scrub in the Southwestern United States and Northwest Mexico

Other Names

Common Names: Texas Milkvine

Scientific Names: Matelea producta, Gonolobus productus, Vincetoxicum productum

GBIF Accepted Name: Matelea producta (Torr.) Woodson