Silver Lace Vine

(Fallopia baldschuanica)

Silver Lace Vine (Fallopia baldschuanica)

Jan Samanek, State Phytosanitary Administration, Czechia

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Image By: Jan Samanek, State Phytosanitary Administration, Czechia

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Summary

Fallopia baldschuanica, commonly known as Silver Lace Vine, is a deciduous perennial vine originating from mountainous regions and riverbanks in Central and South Asia. It is a robust climber with woody stems that can reach lengths of at least 10 meters (33 ft), often used to cover fences and other structures. The vine produces an abundance of small, fragrant white flowers from late summer to fall, arranged in elegant, drooping clusters. Each flower is about a centimeter long, transitioning from white to greenish or pale pink, with some turning bright pink as the fruit matures. The flowers are particularly attractive to pollinators like honey bees.

Silver Lace Vine is valued for its rapid growth and ability to quickly cover unsightly areas, making it a popular choice for urban gardens, arbors, and trellises. It thrives in a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade, and prefers medium to well-drained soils. While it requires regular watering, it is relatively low maintenance once established. However, gardeners should be cautious as Fallopia baldschuanica can become invasive outside its native range, spreading aggressively and outcompeting native vegetation. It is advisable to manage its growth and prevent it from escaping into natural areas.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Vine
Height: 15-25 feet
Width: 15-25 feet
Growth Rate: Rapid
Flower Color: Pink, White
Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Mountainous regions and riverbanks in Central and South Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Russian-Vine, Mile-A-Minute, Bukhara Fleeceflower, Chinese Fleecevine, Russianvine, Silver-Lace-Vine, Mile-A-Minute-Vine, Sølvregn, Schling-Flügelknöterich, Silberregen

Scientific Names: , Polygonum aubertii, Polygonum baldschuanicum, Fallopia aubertii, Fallopia baldschuanica, Bilderdykia aubertii, Bilderdykia baldschuanica, Reynoutria aubertii, Fagopyrum baldschuanicum, Reynoutria baldschuanica

GBIF Accepted Name: Fallopia baldschuanica (Regel) Holub