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Balsam gourd

Ibervillea lindheimeri

Balsam gourd (Ibervillea lindheimeri) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10a. Mature size 6'–10'. Blooms Apr–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
vine
Native range
Native to NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–10a
Mature size
6'–10'
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Apr–Sep
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Balsam gourd (Ibervillea lindheimeri)
Ibervillea lindheimeri — Balsam gourd. Photo by Neuro.Nomad.AA via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Balsam gourd (Ibervillea lindheimeri) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10a. Mature size 6'–10'. Blooms Apr–Sep. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

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, balsam gourd pairs naturally with: Purple leatherflower (Clematis pitcheri), Macoun's false bindweed (Calystegia macounii), Hedge false bindweed (Calystegia sepium), Shortstalk false bindweed (Calystegia silvatica).

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