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Honeyvine

Cynanchum laeve

Honeyvine (Cynanchum laeve) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 12'–30'. Blooms Jul–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: vine
Native range: Native to 26 U.S. states, including AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3a–11b
Mature size: 12'–30'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Jul–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Honeyvine (Cynanchum laeve) — *Cynanchum laeve* — Honeyvine. Photo by Robert H. Mohlenbrock via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Honeyvine (Cynanchum laeve) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 12'–30'. Blooms Jul–Sep.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, honeyvine pairs naturally with: Hedge false bindweed (Calystegia sepium), Scaldweed (Cuscuta gronovii), Scaldweed (Cuscuta gronovii var. gronovii), Fiveangled dodder (Cuscuta pentagona).