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Cruel Plant

Cynanchum ascyrifolium
Apocynaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

A well-behaved clump-former with vague semi-vining tendencies and waxy white flowers in axillary cymes. Once it starts blooming, it continues for almost the entire summer, especially if it is cut back part-way through. Virtually pest-free.

Source of plant

John Filkins, Seneca Hill Perennials, Plant Delights

USDA Hardiness Zone

5