Friday, March 7, 2014
Moonseed
Menispermum canadensis ( Common Moonseed )
A fast growing, twining perennial vine that is woody towards the base. It reaches a maximum height of 27 ( rarely over 15 ) feet. It is native to eastern North America ) Manitoba to Quebec; south to Arkansas to Georgia ). It can be used for its attractive tropical looking foliage on a lattice or trellis. The shallowly-lobed, rounded leaves are up to 10 x 7 inches in size. The flowers are tiny and not very noticable.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in partial to full shade on moist, well drained soil.
* photos taken on Aug 4 2013 in Bayfield, Ontario
Menispermum dauricum ( Asian Moonseed )
A perennial vine, reaching up to 15 feet, that is native from eastern Siberia to Kamchatka; south to China and Japan.
The large, 3 to 5 lobed, heart-shaped to rounded foliage is blue-green.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 ( 3 on protected sites ) in full sun to partial shade. It is clay tolerant.
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