silk vine

Also known as: climbing dog's bane; milk vine; Syrian silk vine; Virginian silk

This vigorous climber's common name, silk vine, refers to its oval pods that split to show their fluffy seed. They are preceded in summer by clusters of small, star-shaped, hanging flowers of intricate construction. They are purplish on the inside, pale green on the outer. Leaves are ovate, waxy and glossy. Like other members of the milkweed family, cut stems exude a milky sap

Scientific classification

Species: silk vine (Periploca graeca)
Genus: Periploca
Family: Apocynaceae

The sap and fruit are poisonous. Wear gloves and other protective equipment and wash hands after handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 8-12 metres
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Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of silk vine

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Culture

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Toxicity

The sap and fruit are poisonous. Wear gloves and other protective equipment and wash hands after handling

Quick identification of silk vine

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silk vine care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.