mile a minute

[desertlady]

Has any ever heard of fastest growing vine called mile a minute? I used to grow them them over 20 years ago and I lost the seeds ! Is there another name for it ? I will like to grow them again . The seeds looks like black peas Thank you.

 

[The Mama Chicken]

I've never heard of it but I googled and found this.
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/plants/mileminute.shtml
Sounds like it could take over the whole garden in no time.

 

[desertlady]

thank you , I will look it up, Yes they grow really fast excellent for shade ! But will die during the winter. I need shade as I live in Arizona..

 

[lesa]

Looks like one to avoid... I would check very carefully before encouraging that one...

 

[thistlebloom]

Here's another instance where a common name can be confusing when it is is used for more than one type of plant.

"Mile a Minute" vining weed is Persicaria perfoliata ( formerly Polygonum perfoliatum ), it has thorns and is a relative newcomer in the noxious weed category on the east coast.
See this article:

http://www.wbur.org/2009/07/16/mile-a-minute-weed

Then there's the ornamental perennial vine commonly called "mile a minute" which is Polygonum aubertii also known as Silver lace vine. It's one I've grown, but lost twice over winter, and if I remember correctly I believe Lesa has a beautiful specimen of. It has lovely white blooms in the summer, and no thorns.

So, obviously not the same plant, and I'm guessing that Desertcat was probably thinking of the perennial ornamental vine.

 

[lesa]

Good point, thistle... Mine is supposed to be called "Silver Lace Vine." What I have calls for full sun, though...

 

[desertlady]

I dont remember seeing thorns on it, its a beautiful plant and easy to cut them down when winter comes. also has pretty white flowers.

 

[897tgigvib]

Sounds like you have the GORGEOUS

SILVERLACE

Silverlace is one of the most beautiful vines. They are very trainable. Get some nice supports for them, and use those plastic ties. They will intertwine quickly, and if you are good at keeping up nearly every day or two, you can actually braid them.

They are great for things like planting at a mailbox or onto a wooden fence. At least one kind is good for growing even in Montana zone barely 4, and they do make beautiful little sprays of flowers that can nearly cover the whole plant.

These are not any kind of weed, but I suppose there may be varieties less pretty that grow too well.

Their growing habit is similar to a very vigorous Clematis, and in fact would be great planted together. Just cut the Silverlace back but not the Clematis nearly as much. Climbing Honeysuckles grow similar too.

In a gallon sized pot with bound roots Silverlace will be a much smaller vine, but still very rapid, and Sweet Peas can be trained to grow along with the Silverlace.

Huechera and Lady's Mantle make great companions at Silverlace's feet, and will make a flower spray garden area!

 

[ducks4you]

Looks like one to avoid... I would check very carefully before encouraging that one...

Agreed.

 

[peteyfoozer]

Silverlace is one of my favorites. In fact, I just ordered some today!