Climbing Hempvine, Climbing Hempweed, Climbing Boneset, Mikania angulosa, Mikania batatifolia, Mikania scandens var. pubescens, Willoughbya heterophylla
Mikania scandens (Climbing Hempvine) is a low-growing twining vine with deeply heart-shaped leaves arranged in pairs along the stems. They are adorned with 3-7 strong basal veins, giving them a palmate venation. Climbing Hempvine does not climb tall, but scrambles up and over fences, shrubs and low vegetation. In summer (all year around in mild winter areas), flat-topped clusters of small, white or pinkish, tubular flowers arise from the leaf axils. They attract a wide variety of pollinating insects, including butterflies, bees, flies and beetles. Vigorous, Climbing Hempvine forms dense mats over thickets of brush and small trees. It dies back to the ground in winter but comes back with the return of spring. It is a good choice for a butterfly garden and is recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations.
| Hardiness |
6 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
6 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Mikania scandens (Climbing Hempvine) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Mikania scandens (Climbing Hempvine) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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