Austin Watershed Protection

Alamo Vine

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Botanical Name
Merremia dissecta
Plant Type
Vines
Plant Height Min
12ft
Plant Height Max
12ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
White
Plant Spread Min
10ft
Plant Spread Max
12ft
Water Needs
Low
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Comments

Fast-growing, twining vine; easy to grow from seed; tolerates poor soil and alkaline soil but needs good drainage; spreads by rhizomes; poisonous seeds; blooms in the afternoon; provides nectar for butterflies; prune to direct and control growth