Overview

Adlumia fungosa is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Adlumia, part of the Papaveraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Adlumia fungosa grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, climber and wall shrubs and wall side borders.

About

Adlumia fungosa is a species in the Papaveraceae that is commonly known as the Allegheny vine, climbing fumitory, or mountain fringe. It is a herbaceous, creeping, flowering plant and is closely related to the Fumitory genus, Fumaria.

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About the genus

Adlumia is a genus of two species in the family Papaveraceae. The genus name derives from John Adlum (1759–1836), a surveyor, associate judge, plantsman and agriculturist who ran an 80 hectares experimental farm in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The genus was first described and published in Syst.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Adlumia

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Adlumia fungosa size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Climber and wall shrubs, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Adlumia fungosa

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions