Matelea reticulata (Pearl Milkweed Vine) Spring flowering It is a true butterfly

It is a true butterfly magnet and an absolute must-have in any butterfly garden

Flowers are very showy

It can tolerate heavier clay soils than most muhly grasses and can handle wet conditions a bit better than Gulf Muhly

well-drained soils in part sun to part shade

Also known as Indian Plantain

Matelea reticulata (Pearl Milkweed Vine) Spring flowering It is a true butterflyAlso known as Green Milkweed Vine, Netted Milkvine or Net Vein Milkvine. Pearl Milkweed Vine is a dainty plant with small but intricate, green, star shaped flowers with an iridescent pearl like center. Flowers are followed by a large seedpod. Pearl Milkweed Vine dies back to the ground every winter but comes back reliably. It does well in a woodland edge location with well draining soils. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Part