Overview

Vincetoxicum hirundinaria is a climbing vine herbaceous perennial in the genus Vincetoxicum, part of the Apocynaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Vincetoxicum hirundinaria grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include climbers and ground cover. It is native to Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Portugal Continental.

About

Vincetoxicum hirundinaria, commonly named white swallow-wort, is a long-lived herbaceous perennial of the genus Vincetoxicum in the family Apocynaceae.

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About the genus

Vincetoxicum is a genus of plants in the family Apocynaceae. Although the species in Vincetoxicum have sometimes been included in Cynanchum, chemical and molecular evidence shows that Vincetoxicum is more closely related to Tylophora, now included in Vincetoxicum. The generic name means "poison-beater" in Botanical Latin because of the plants' supposed antidotal effects against snakebite.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Vincetoxicum

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Vincetoxicum hirundinaria size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

herbaceous perennial

Habit

Climbing vine

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

1.0 m

Suggested uses

Climbers, ground cover

Native to

Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Portugal Continental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Vincetoxicum hirundinaria

Propagation

Seed, cuttings

Pest resistance

Moderate

Disease resistance

Moderate

Frequently asked questions