The floodplain of Gills Creek is mostly known, at least botanically, for its vast array of weeds. But you should resist the temptation to grow silver lace vine; it may turn out to be an invasive species. Noteworthy Characteristics. It probably needs some kind of fertilizer, but I am unsure what kind. USDA zones 5-9. Stems can grow over 25 feet long. Is anyone familiar with this vine and is it controlable? Low maintenance and growing well in the South and in city conditions, Silver Lace Vine grows up to 20 ft. tall in the first year. Hardy, carefree vines are covered with thousands of light fleecy flower sprays from mid-September until fall. It even rivals fall-blooming clematis, which is also an invasive import. • Like the invasive vines, this is a robust climber. Invasive; Silver Lace Vine is recommended for the following landscape applications; General Garden Use; Planting & Growing. Blooms in summer and early fall. Silver Lace Vine will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Polygonum baldschuanicum) is an Asian species of flowering plant in the knotweed family known by several common names, including Russian-vine, Bukhara fleeceflower, Chinese fleecevine, mile-a-minute and silver lace vine.It is native to Asia (China, Russia, Kazakhstan, etc. I love this vine now and hate it all summer as it winds its invasive tendrils over my deck. Be the first to review this product. Fruits are small achenes, around 2mm in size, shiny and black. This plant has been cultivated by Americans for some time now, for its impressively dense mantle of white flowers, much suggesting a tapestry of shining white against a dark background. Showy, fast-growing vine gives two seasons of bloom, late spring, again in fall. For up-to-date information on your state’s efforts to control invasive species, consider the Southeastern Exotic Pest Plant Council at https://www.se-eppc.org/. Would appreciate any feedback. Hardy, carefree vines are covered with thousands of light fleecy flower sprays from mid-September until fall. Sorry, I must have had an overdose of Shakespeare. It really is pretty and it would be nice to have something that didn't need tons of care. The perennial vines bear triangular, or heart-shaped leaves, which are deciduous, and arranged alternately. It selfseeds readily, and is a wildly rampant vine, but it's beauty far outweighs any of it's faults. Silver lace vines are easy-growing vines that can thrive in locations from full sun to shade, as long as the soil is kept moist and provides the vine with enough nutrients. Silver lace vine is a beautiful flowering vine, but it is an aggressive grower and is becoming an invasive plant in some areas. The plants are perennial, and seemingly once established, aren’t going anywhere. Silver Lace Vine Fallopia baldschuanica (syn. Silver lace vine spreads by seed, rhizomes and stem cuttings, similar to the large, invasive knotweed species that it … The Silver Lace Vine grows up to 12 feet the very first year. The leaves are opposite and oval. • It takes full sun to partial shade. I've heard that said about trumpet vine too so it worries me a little. The flowering perennial vine species is native to western China and Russia, but has demonstrated invasive tendency and has also escaped cultivation in many other areas. Grown for its beautiful appearance and fragrant flowers, the plant is known with a number of common names, including: Silver lace vine; Russian vine; Chinese fleecevine • Like the invasive vines, this is a robust climber. Flower Description. However, I've been doing some research lately that implys that it is a very unwelcome, invasive plant that should be avoided. • It takes full sun to partial shade. Love my silver lace vine. Somewhat invasive, but tending to it a couple of times per season keeps it in check. As a public service, the Herbarium offers free plant identifications. It does contain oxalates (just like Japanese Knotweed and spinach) so might be poisonous to goats if eaten regularly in very large amounts. Snip off a 6- to 8-inch healthy stem that has new growth. Spreading by rhizomes, Silver Lace Vine can also be grown as a ground cover on slopes. • This climber grows up to 20 feet tall. The very worst here is a woody shrub, one of the Privets, Ligustrum sinense. Invasive; Silver Lace Vine is recommended for the following landscape applications; General Garden Use; Planting & Growing. Turns out silver lace vine is also called Mile-a-Minute, growing up to 40 feet in a season. It grows well on surfaces such as a trellis, chain-like fence or wire, or other objects where it can twist to hold on. Silver lace vine care is easy, as these adaptable plants require very little care once established and are not overly picky about the soil they are grown in. Last year I talked with some people at our local TLC Nursery and they recommended several vines, silver lace being one of them. I mentioned earlier that one can purchase this plant from growers, locally or online. Polygonum baldschuanicum) is an Asian species of flowering plant in the knotweed family known by several common names, including Russian-vine, Bukhara fleeceflower, Chinese fleecevine, mile-a-minute and silver lace vine.It is native to Asia (China, Russia, Kazakhstan, etc. Fruit Seed Description. Dig a hole that is slightly deeper and twice as wide as the silver lace vine root ball. (Go ahead and look for it if you have some smartweed in your yard. Silver lace vine grows by twining, with stems and leaf stalks twisting around other vegetation or physical structures like fences. SKU. 6660. Never miss a story: Subscribe to the Tallahassee Democrat. Does anyone know why mine has not bloomed for the past couple of years?The greenery is beautiful, but I would love to see my flowers again. Silver lace vine is a deciduous vine with alternate, simple leaves. Common Name: Winter Creeper Scientific Name: Euonymus fortunei Identification: Winter Creeper is an evergreen climbing woody vine that may reach 40 to 70 feet in height. Showy, fast-growing vine gives two seasons of bloom, late spring, again in fall. Would growing that plant in a large container on my (south facing) patio be a problem, do you think? One needs to go but a pace from my home hard by a marvelous stream, and amazement set on a traveling botanist: a cloak of flowers, garlanded itself, beloved by humble-bees, and such drapery not known otherwise in this dark forest, wherein thrive most curious and fantastical sprites and creatures yet unknown…. The plants, once they have escaped, as at Gills Creek, blanket underlying vegetation, forming dense shade. One trait is nearly universal among the species in this family: a slender sheath surrounding the stem at the base of each leaf. In the summer, the plants are basically “invisible” and green, easily blending in with surrounding vegetation. Indeed, our Mystery Plant, “Silver lace vine," Fallopia baldschuanica, grows less than a half-mile from my place here in Columbia, South Carolina, dotting the floodplain woods of what we call Gills Creek, which feeds into the mighty Congaree, not so far from here. Water the hole and allow it to absorb into the root ball and surrounding soil. As a climbing vine, it tends to be leggy near the base and should be underplanted with low-growing facer plants. I searched it on Plant Files and everyone seemed to really like it - but called it a very rigerous and fast grower. Silverlace vine (Fallopia baldschaunica) is a common, and in some areas quite an invasive weed.It is fast growing and is often used to cover fences etc. The winters here are a … Sku #6660. Dathen, Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Davesgarden.com, http://landscaping.about.com/cs/groundcovervines/a/flowering_vines_3.htm. Water Needs. John Nelson is the retired curator of the A. C. Moore Herbarium at the University of South Carolina, in the Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia SC 29208. This sheath is called an “ocrea”.). Fastest growing vine known! The Silver Lace Vine grows up to 12 feet the very first year. Invasive, Exotic Plants of the Southeast Winter Creeper. Showy, fast-growing vine gives two seasons of bloom. Flowers are small, greenish-white to pink and arranged in panicles. The silver lace vine is a wonderful addition to the Fall garden. Small, creamy white flowers in frothy clusters; light green heart-shaped foliage. I keep thinking that while I may be very careful and able to keep it in control, the next unsuspecting soul may not be aware of its capabilities (as I was with the trumpet vine) and not even notice until it had done its damage. But in the fall, clusters of flowers form thousands of dangling garlands of tiny white flowers. Small, creamy white flowers in frothy clusters; light green heart-shaped foliage. The birds love it too. The only way to control the spread of them is to prune them back after they finish blooming. Gently loosen large roots that are tangled around the root ball mass. SKU. The fact that silver lace vine can grow and produce its white blooms in shade makes planting it a temptation for gardeners not blessed with a sunny locale. Because of this, it has been a component of trellises and gazebos, and is easily available in the trade. Be the first to review this product. I know it's invasive in western WA, but it's really dry here. Silver lace vine throws down an invasive cloak of blooms | Mystery Plant. Fast grower - can reach 12' in the first year - and requires a very strong support system. Last year I talked with some people at our local TLC Nursery and they recommended several vines, silver lace being one of them. Again, thanks. Our photograph shows two plants planted in early June blooming in September of the same year. The flowering perennial vine species is native to western China and Russia, but has demonstrated invasive tendency and has also escaped cultivation in many other areas. • This climber grows up to 20 feet tall. Polygonum aubertii. Thank you both for your responses. Fruits are small achenes, around 2mm in size, shiny and black. I have done more research and had decided not to take any chances with SLV - probably because of the battle that I've done with trumpet vine for years. Silverlace vine (Fallopia baldschaunica) is a common, and in some areas quite an invasive weed.It is fast growing and is often used to cover fences etc. Polygonum aubertii. It is fast growing and can increase in size by 15 feet in a single year. The vines are incredibly fast growers, which climb vigorously, growing more than 20 feet during each growing season and covering a … Silver lace vines are easy-growing vines that can thrive in locations from full sun to shade, as long as the soil is kept moist and provides the vine with enough nutrients. It grows in the mountainous areas of Japan and China at elevations between 500 and 1,900 metres (1,600 and 6,200 ft).. Silver vine can reach up to 5–6 metres (16–20 ft) high at maturity. USDA zones 5-9. It is not known to be a toxic plant to dogs unless they eat large quantities of the plant. Image courtesy of Monrovia Nursery While most people wouldn’t want to plant invasive plants, they do have their benefits. However, I've been doing some research lately that implys that it is a very unwelcome, invasive plant that should be avoided. Plenty of introduced, weedy species grow here, and several are very invasive This is also one of those bad guys, but fortunately, is not very common. Grown for its beautiful appearance and fragrant flowers, the plant is known with a number of common names, including: Silver lace vine; Russian vine; Chinese fleecevine Full sun. Our photograph shows two plants planted in early June blooming in September of the same year. And to prevent them from coming back, you can spray the vine with a dormant oil. Deciduous. Very fast grower. Our plant is, once again, an import from Asia (western China). Your Guide to an Invasive Plant. Flower Description. However, this vine can quickly become invasive in some areas unless growth is restricted or contained on a self-standing arbor or fence. Simply spraying the plant with soapy water is enough to knock these pests off. Silver lace vine is a deciduous vine with alternate, simple leaves. Review of risks should be undertaken before selecting this vine for planting sites. Silver lace vine is Polygonum aubertii, a close relative to Polygonum cuspidatum, aka Japanese knotweed. In some parts of the country, its relatives in the Polygonum family, also known as Mile-a-Minute vine, are considered noxious invasives (though not this particular ornamental). Image courtesy of Monrovia Nursery Light Needs. As the migrating visitors come to our bird feeder they also spend some time nestled in the vine. Small, creamy white flowers in frothy clusters; light green heart-shaped foliage. Silver Lace Vine can be as invasive as Japanese Knotweed so make sure that you actually want it before you plant it. Silver lace vine spreads by seed, rhizomes and stem cuttings, similar to the large, invasive knotweed species that it is related to. I’m OK now. But I would resist the temptation to grow this invasive species. Silver Lace Vine. Our Mystery Plant really is attractive in bloom, I must admit, even outdoing our native Clematis species. Silver lace vine can be invasive in "some areas". Would probably be … 1. Fortunately, the silver lace vine is not prone to develop many diseases, except the annoying presence of Japanese beetles or aphids. Stems can grow over 25 feet long. The leaves are 2-2.5" long and … From midsummer to frost, clusters of tiny, white, fragrant blossoms open against the glossy, dark green foliage. Flowers are small, greenish-white to pink and arranged in panicles. China fleece, or silver lace vine (Polygonum aubertii) is related to Polygonum cuspidatum, commonly known as Japanese knotweed. Silver Lace Vine will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. John Nelson. You could plant them together, I … Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Silver lace is as bad, or worse. Invasive; Silver Lace Vine is recommended for the following landscape applications; General Garden Use; Planting & Growing. For more information, visit www.herbarium.org or email johnbnelson@sc.rr.com. Perfect for arbor, trellis or fence. Silver Lace Vine will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Dathen. Positive • Like silver lace vine and old man’s beard, Sweet Autumn clematis blooms from summer to fall. Each flower will produce a singular black nutlet, and these may be spread in streams or creeks. While silver lace vine is the most commonly encountered name for the species, it also goes by names such as mile-a-minute vine, Russian vine and China fleece flower. Guest columnist. Silver Lace Vine will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Perfect for arbor, trellis or fence. After all, and to paraphrase the Bard again: this is not Nature's work, but Fortune’s. Silver lace vine grows by twining, with stems and leaf stalks twisting around other vegetation or physical structures like fences. I fear that this is probably a bad idea, as it is yet another example of an invasive species’ finding a new home in a place it shouldn’t be. Silver Lace Vine Polygonum aubertii. Fallopia baldschuanica, commonly called silver lace vine, is a vigorous, adaptable, fast-growing, deciduous, twining vine that typically grows 25-35’ (12-15’ in one year).Ovate leaves (to 3.5” long) emerge tinged with red, but mature to a bright green. The fact that silver lace vine can grow and produce its white blooms in shade makes planting it a temptation for gardeners not blessed with a sunny locale. The Silver Lace Vine is a semi-evergreen to deciduous twining vine that can grow up to 30' long and climbs by twisting their stems for support. Light Needs. Add several inches of organic compost or peat moss to the bottom of the hole and place the vine on top. Mix equal portions of organic compost or peat moss with the removed soil if it is high in clay or sand content. As a climbing vine, it tends to be leggy near the base and should be underplanted with low-growing facer plants. Fruit Seed Description. Botanists, depending on their views on lumping or splitting, separate the dozen or so climbing Asian species out into the genus Fallopia or retain the traditional name Polygonum . I was at the nursery looking at plants and came across a Silverlace Vine. Even one seed head left on a vine will scatter sozens of seeds, that blow in the wind like dandelion fluff. Invasive; Silver Lace Vine is recommended for the following landscape applications; Accent; Hedges/Screening; General Garden Use; Planting & Growing. • Like silver lace vine and old man’s beard, Sweet Autumn clematis blooms from summer to fall. The vines are incredibly fast growers, which climb vigorously, growing more than 20 feet during each … Silver Lace Vine. Also known as Silver Lace Vine or Fleece Vine, it was discovered by French missionary Georges Aube, for which it is named, in the 20th century in China. It is not known to be a toxic plant to dogs unless they eat large quantities of the plant. Actinidia polygama (also known as silver vine, matatabi (マタタビ), and cat powder) is a species of kiwifruit in the Actinidiaceae family. View Comments. I have trumpet vine coming up through all my daylilies beds from vines that someone planted 40 years ago - I cannot get rid of it. 6660. Silver Lace Vine Fallopia baldschuanica (syn. This viny plant is a member of the “smartweed” family, Polygonaceae, which includes hundreds of species, many of which are valued in wetlands as a source of wildlife food (especially for ducks). I live in an apartment in the Tri-cities (WA) and I was wondering if that would be an issue. Yet. 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