Climbing hempvine

Climbing hempvine (Mikania scandens) is a perennial vine or flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in summer. Blue fruit is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.
It grows rapidly from a single crown to a height of about 1 feet with roots at least 16 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a moderate rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 5.7-8.7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has low salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of high value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Mikania scandens profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Mikania Category:Native vines Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Summer blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Rapid-growing natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs