Butterfly Vine Mascagnia (Mascagnia macroptera) - Plant of the Week

Evergreen vine with dark green leaves grows on the south end fence of the Butterfly Garden.  It has showy clusters of 5 petal yellow flowers and chartruese butterfly-like seed pods.  It is cold hardy in zones 8 to 10 and likes partial to full sun. 

Care:  Water if dry below 3"
           Prune to shape in early spring

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