Funastrum cynanchoides (Hartweg's climbing milkweed)
Growth habit: Forb/herb (Source: USDA Plants)
Duration (Annual/Perennial): Perennial (Source: USDA Plants)
Family: Apocynaceae
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple (Source: wildflower.org)
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug (Source: wildflower.org)
USA: AR , AZ , CA , NM , NV , OK , TX , UT (Source: wildflower.org)
Native Distribution: Southern California east through southern Utah to Oklahoma and Texas, and south to Mexico. (Source: wildflower.org)
Native Habitat: Chaparral & brush country, Open woodlands (Source: wildflower.org)
Water Use: Medium (Source: wildflower.org)
Light Requirement: Part Shade (Source: wildflower.org)
Soil Moisture: Dry (Source: wildflower.org)
Soil Description: Limestone-based, Caliche type, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay (Source: wildflower.org)
Aggressive climber + stolon runner. Can be seen overtaking neglected chainlink fences in industrial lots. Considered a nuisance by some, but a pollinator powerhouse.