Periploca aphylla (Milk Broom )

Periploca aphylla (Milk Broom) green plant with a small purple and brown flower close up.
Periploca aphylla (Milk Broom) with green stems and small purple flower along the thin branches.

Botanical name: Periploca aphylla

Common name: Milk Broom

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Periplocoideae

Origin: Southwestern Asia

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Water Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Dry conditions
Unusual colorFlower color: Unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating plantIrritating or toxic: Irritating
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Periploca aphylla (Milk Broom) purple flower close up held by a person in hand
Periploca aphylla (Milk Broom) small purple flowers resting on a palm
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