Climbing Milkweed is a perennial vine in the milkweed family that has heart-shaped leaves and brown flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States. The pods have 5 angles so it is also called anglepod. Hardy in zones 6-8.
Growing Instructions for the Climbing Milkweed
- Put a mixture of potting soil and sand or perlite into a pot with drainage holes in the base. The soil should be moist and well-drained. Grows best in light, rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Tolerates some soil dryness. 2. Sow the seeds on the soil. 3. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil. 4. Water the seeds. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seeds germinate in 1-2 months. 5. When the plants are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.