Toxic Plant Connu comme étant toxique - May contain compounds that can be irritating or toxic if eaten in large quantities. Avoid consumption.
Image of Adlumia fungosa
Source: Doug McGrady

Plant Names

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Adlumia fungosa
Climbing Fumitory
Adlumie fongueuse

Synonyms

allegheny vine
canary vine
mountain-fringe

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Rose Bloom Period: Jun - Sep
Hauteur max: 13,0 feet
Max Width: 3,0 feet
Light Condition:
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Bisannuel des plantes qui mettront deux ans à fleurir, puis mourront
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Ne se propage pas de manière incontrôlable
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
rock garden Suitable for rock gardens
woodland garden Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits: No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:
causes skin rashes This plant causes skin rashes

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

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: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Adlumia fungosa
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Maritime de l'Atlantique
  • Plaines boréales
  • Bouclier boréal
  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

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

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  • Sowing depth: Couvrir très légèrement
  • 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:
    • Utiliser la main pour détacher de la tige principale
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/8 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • 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.