Fallopia baldschuanicum (Mile-a-minute plant)

Cultivation

Best grown in moist but well-drained, sandy loam in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates moderate drought and a wide range of soil conditions. Provide support or use as a ground cover and allow to sprawl. A vigorous spreader. Will spread less if grown in poor, dry soil.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Climbing, Spreading

Native to

Central Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic