Known to be toxic - May contain compounds that can be irritating or toxic if eaten in large quantities. Avoid consumption.
Plant Names
Adlumia fungosa
Climbing Fumitory
Adlumie fongueuse
Synonyms
allegheny vine
canary vine
mountain-fringe
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Colour: Pink
Bloom Period: Jun - Sep
Max Height: 13.0 feet
Max Width: 3.0 feet
Light Condition:
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Biennial
plants that will take two years to bloom, and then will die
Gardener Experience:
Does not spread uncontrollably
Self-seeding
Does not spread uncontrollably
Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for woodland gardens
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits:
No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Tolerates limestone conditions
Tolerates limestone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:
This plant is endangered
This plant causes skin rashes
This plant is endangered
This plant causes skin rashes
Seed and plant distribution status
No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Fun Facts
Climbing Fumitory is found in rich woodlands, rocky slopes, forest edges, and shaded areas. It produces graceful fern-like foliage and clusters of small pink flowers. Unlike aggressive garden vines, it is a gentle woodland plant that climbs by leaning onto nearby vegetation. It is excellent for woodland gardens, shady fences, and naturalized areas. It move around naturally rather than forming dense colonies. It prefers moist, rich soils. It needs nearby plants or supports to lean on. Allow it to self-seed if you want it to return yearly. It may disappear after flowering but can return from seed. It is a Great choice for gardeners wanting a delicate, natural woodland look.
Plant Location
Native to Ottawa region: Yes
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
Thrives in Ecozones
- Atlantic Maritime
- Boreal Plains
- Boreal Shield
- Mixed Wood Plains
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Adlumia fungosa
No butterfly data available for this plant.
Specialized Bees Supported by Adlumia fungosa
No bee data available for this plant.
Complementary Plants
- No complementary plants found.
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
- Wisteria frutescens (American Wisteria)
- Lonicera (Non-Native Honeysuckle)
- Hedera helix (English Ivy)
- Ipomoea (Morning Glories)
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
- Sow by February
- Stratification duration: 60 days
- Self-seeding
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: September
- Harvesting indicator:
- Pods are brown and slightly open
- Harvesting:
- Use hand to detach from main stem
- Seed viability test:
- No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/8 teaspoon
- Seed storage:
- Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
- Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
- Harvesting notes: You can keep the beans in the bods. They will germinate in the pods.
- No harvesting video available at this time.
Toxicity Notes
May contain compounds that can be irritating or toxic if eaten in large quantities. Avoid consumption.