Matelea reticulata (Pearl Milkweed Vine) Size:1 gal Host plant Giant Eucosma moth

Host plant Giant Eucosma moth and Bordered Patch butterfly

manageable clump is desired

bees Host plant Gulf Fritillary

prairie gardens

Tradescantia species will hybridize in just about any combination

Matelea reticulata (Pearl Milkweed Vine) Size:1 gal Host plant Giant Eucosma mothAlso 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