White twinevine is a larval host plant for Monarch, Queen and Soldier butterflies. The white blooms appear in spring and attract butterflies and bees for pollination. It provides shelter and food for beneficial wildlife, and is useful as a ground cover or in hanging baskets.
 
General Information
Status in Florida: Native
Native Habitat: Tropical hardwood hammocks, coastal dunes, and scrubby flatwoods
Native States: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas
Growing Zones: 8-11
Size at Maturity: 3-5 feet
Phenology: Evergreen
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Twining, vine-like, semi-woody
Bloom Season: Spring to Summer
Bloom Color: Pale pink to white
 
Growth Conditions
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Texture: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
Moisture Requirements: Moist to average moisture
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Some spray
Keystone Plant: No
 
Landscape Considerations
Recommended Landscape Uses: Ground cover, climbing vine, erosion control, wildlife habitat
Maintenance Tips: Prune back after flowering to keep tidy and encourage new growth
Considerations: May require support for climbing, monitor for spread
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Yes
Erosion Control: Yes
Nitrogen Fixing: No
 
Other Information
Edible: No
Pet Safe: Caution
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Yes
Historical Medicinal Uses: Not known for medicinal uses
Florida Native Companion Plant: Ipomoea pes-caprae, Coreopsis lanceolata
Wildlife Benefit: Attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterflies
Caterpillar Host Plant: Yes
Propagation: Cuttings, layering