Common Moonseed, Canada Moonseed

Common Moonseed, Canada Moonseed Menispermum canadense Part to full shade; medium moisture level; prefers rich soil but tolerates rocky, sandy or gravelly loams, heavy silts, silty clay loams, and stiff clays; moderately acid to circumneutral pH. 6-12 feet height; blooms June and July; greenish white to yellow flowers; fruit is a blue-black berry. Growth Rate:  Fast.  Suckers. Maintenance:  Infrequent disease and insect problems.  Stems are soft and easily broken. Propagation:  Easily propagated by division Native Region:  Statewide Very adaptable vine with slender stems that need support.  Leaves are quite large (4-10”) which makes for an effective screen.  Both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required; the plant is not self-fertile.  Although the berries are quickly devoured by birds, they are poisonous to man. vine;sun/shade;medium;clay vine;sun/shade;medium;loam vine;sun/shade;medium;sand vine;sun/shade;medium;rocky vine;shade;medium;clay vine;shade;medium;loam vine;shade;medium;sand vine;shade;medium;rocky

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