Periploca graeca (Silk vine)

Periploca graeca (Silk vine) purple flower close up with green fuzzy edges on thin stems
Periploca graeca (Silk vine) purple flower with long curly petals among small green plant buds

Botanical name: Periploca graeca

Common name: Silk vine

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Periplocoideae

Origin: Southeastern Europe, Western Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryUnusual colorToxic or PoisonousDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Deciduous climber for arches and fences having ill-scented but interesting flowers. Milkweed-like pod containing seeds on feathers.

Similar plants: Periploca graeca (Silk vine)


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Periploca graeca (Silk vine) with purple star-shaped flower close up on green leaves.
Periploca graeca (Silk vine) maroon star flower close up against lush green foliage leaves background
Periploca graeca (Silk vine) burgundy yellow star flower close up showing unique fuzzy pointed petals
Periploca graeca (Silk vine) purple flower close up with green buds and narrow leaves
Periploca graeca (Silk vine) purple star flower close up against lush green foliage leaves


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