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Botanical name: Jacquemontia pentantha

Common name: Skyblue Clustervine

Family: Convolvulaceae

Origin: Tropical America

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This vine stays attractive throughout the year, and attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds. It can be used as a ground cover, a trailer in a container, or along a trellis. Jacquemontia pentantha (Skyblue Clustervine) can tolerate most soil types, but prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5 and well-drained soil.

Jacquemontia pentantha prefers full sun and needs plenty of water, so water it regularly during the growing season, especially in dry or hot conditions. Feed the vine a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer. Pruning is usually done in spring and summer to encourage robust growth. Plant can be grown in USDA Zones 9-11. In cold regions, the plant should be grown in a pot and brought inside if temperatures dip below 30F.

Jacquemontia pentantha grows easily and needs minimal maintenance or care, making it a great choice for any garden.

Botanical names: Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana, Parrotia jacquemontiana

Common name: Parrotia

Family: Hamamelidaceae

Origin: East Asia