Matelea reticulata (Pearl Milkweed Vine) Size:1 gal bees Host plant Gulf Fritillary

bees Host plant Gulf Fritillary

Host plant Giant Eucosma moth and Bordered Patch butterfly

summer Mature height 6-12 ft Mature width 1-3 ft Attracts Butterflies

prairie gardens

It's drought tolerant and deer resistant

Matelea reticulata (Pearl Milkweed Vine) Size:1 gal bees Host plant Gulf FritillaryAlso known as Green Milkweed Vine, Netted Milkvine or Net Vein Milkvine. Pearl Milkweed Vine is a dainty plant with small but intricate, green, star shaped flowers with an iridescent pearl like center. Flowers are followed by a large seedpod. Pearl Milkweed Vine dies back to the ground every winter but comes back reliably. It does well in a woodland edge location with well draining soils. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Part