- Wild cucumber
Botanical name: echinocystis lobata
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: can climb up to 60 ft in all directions
Bloom time: summer, early fall
Hardy zone: zones 5-11
Flower color: green, white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can climb up to 30 ft in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: prune as needed to maintain desired size and shape throughout spring, summer, and fall
Propagation methods: propagate by sowing
Landscape use: groundcover, ornamental vine
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: likes wet feet
Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist at all times
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer every 3 months
Best time to plant: early spring, fall, winter
Best type of soil: can adapt to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: dill, sunflowers, marigolds, vegetables
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: invasive
