Florida Milkvine (Matelea floridana) plant pick and butterflies

and butterflies

Blooms July to August

Well-drained

Perfect for celebrating any memorable moment

Planting: at least 3 to 4 feet

Florida Milkvine (Matelea floridana) plant pick and butterfliesFlorida Milkvine (Matelea floridana), also known as Florida Spiny Pod, is a perennial twining vine that can reach over 10 feet in height, winding gracefully through trellises or sprawling naturally across landscapes. Its striking burgundy to reddish purple blooms provide a bold splash of color, attracting beetle pollinators and serving as a critical larval host for Monarch, Queen, and Soldier butterflies. This resilient vine flourishes in well drained