Fallopia baldschuanica
Silver Lace Vine
Description
Polygonum aubertii is an evergreen or deciduous vine depending on the zone. Heart-shaped, waxy-edged, glossy green leaves are 1.5"-2.5" long. From spring to fall, it's covered in a frothy mass of creamy white flowers, sometimes tinged with pink.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Vine
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.