Menispermum canadense
Common name: Moonseed
Moonseed’s name comes directly from its crescent moon shaped seed. We find it most often on the banks of rivers and in rich woods with light over-story or beneath oaks. The flowers are small, white, and delicate, hanging from underneath the plants foliage. However, it does seem to need a little sun to bloom regularly. Birds (Thrushes mostly) do feed on the fruit in the fall, but people should NOT. They are mildly toxic. We have also seen it in gardens and disturbed areas acting as a ground cover. The leaves are the main interest for this plant, being that they are large and slightly cupped. We have a couple outside our office, and they draw comments often. A ground cover or a vine, this plant is a soft touch in the garden.
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Per unit for pint growing method | $3.75 |
Flats | $45 |
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Plant Details
Plant type
Vine
Soil type
Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Late Spring
Urban environment
Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Floodplain, Moist Woods, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
White
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 10 Feet
- Mature width
- 5 Feet
- Max height
- 20 Feet
- Max width
- 7 Feet