Florida Milkvine (Matelea floridana) plant pick 2023 Cherishing Florida Wall Calendar

2023 Cherishing Florida Wall Calendar

The color and the nectar are a nice draw for hummingbirds

and butterflies

It bursts into stunning yellow blooms each fall

Well-drained

Florida Milkvine (Matelea floridana) plant pick 2023 Cherishing Florida Wall CalendarFlorida 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