Periploca graeca, Milkweed Vine or Silk Vine native (The species is the national

(The species is the national flower of Finland

It blooms sporadically thereafter

deeply-furrowed scaly bark is typical with age

It is perhaps a bit hardier than the species

red-pink velvet burr

Periploca graeca, Milkweed Vine or Silk Vine native (The species is the nationalTwining milkweed vine from the Mediterranean has handsome shiny green large leaves and clusters of waxy, green and deep burgundy purple flowers followed by pairs of long narrow seedpods. The pods open to reveal silky threads that eventually aid in seed dispersal. Each little flower is like a small passionflower. A moderate grower that reaches 20 to 30 feet in length, it is not self supporting, so expect to help it out a little. It is one easy plant,