Groundcover and Vines – 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