Periploca graeca, Milkweed Vine or Silk Vine Size:1.16 qt textural foliage beneath large panicles

textural foliage beneath large panicles of pink flowers in late spring and early summer

Baptisias are nitrogen-fixing plants

dusky red flowers always elicit oohs and aahs

(Its namesake is Rijk Tulbagh

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Periploca graeca, Milkweed Vine or Silk Vine Size:1.16 qt textural foliage beneath large paniclesTwining milkweed vine from the Mediterranean has handsome shiny green large leaves and clusters of waxy, green and deep burgundy purple flowers followed by pairs of long narrow seedpods. The pods open to reveal silky threads that eventually aid in seed dispersal. Each little flower is like a small passionflower. A moderate grower that reaches 20 to 30 feet in length, it is not self supporting, so expect to help it out a little. It is one easy plant,