Matelea reticulata (Pearl Milkweed Vine) Spring flowering The plant is very brittle

The plant is very brittle and breaks easily

well-drained soils in part sun to part shade

It develops a deep taproot and needs well-draining soils such as sandy or clay loams (it does not tolerate salinity

usually stemless

Matelea reticulata (Pearl Milkweed Vine) Spring flowering The plant is very brittleAlso 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