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Malpighiaceae
Butterfly Vine
Mascagnia macroptera
Freedom and joy.
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
- Genus
- Mascagnia
- Native to
- Mexico, Central America
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- semi-evergreen vine
- Height
- 15-20 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Butterfly vine gets its name from its papery winged seed pods that look exactly like green or tan butterflies.
- The small bright yellow flowers bloom in orchid-like clusters, creating a stunning cascade of color on fences and walls.
- The butterfly-shaped seed pods are often used in dried flower arrangements and craft projects.
- This vine is remarkably heat-tolerant and thrives in the intense summers of the American Southwest.
- It can cover a fence or wall quickly, growing up to 6 feet in a single growing season under favorable conditions.
Color meanings
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freedom
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delight
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lightness