Gonolobus suberosus (Anglepod Milkvine) Seed Packet

Approximately 25 seeds per packet
Collected & Packaged: 2025
Germination code: C60

Please refer to our germination codes and growing information for recommendations and tips.

Seed treatment recommended: this species requires a minimum of 60 days of cold moist stratification to break its natural dormancy and encourage germination. Alternatively, sow seeds in outdoor containers in the fall or winter, with germination occurring in the spring.

Lightly cover only: seed can be sprinkled over the surface of pre-moistened soil. Press lightly into soil. Seeds may optionally be given a light covering of soil but should not be covered or buried too deeply. Water lightly with a light spray or mist to keep the soil moist. Be careful when watering before germination occurs to not bury or dislodge the seeds.

Gonolobus suberosus (Anglepod Milkvine) Seed Packet

$5.00

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Virginia ecotype
Variety: Gonolobus suberosus var. suberosus
Duration: Perennial
Habit: Trailing/climbing vine
Size: Vines typically 6–15 ft long (length varies depending on support, moisture and sunlight)
Flowering time: June–September
Bloom color: Greenish-yellow to burgundy; small star-shaped flowers
Habitat: Mesic to wet deciduous woods, woodland edges, thickets, riverbanks, rich forest margins
Moisture: Average to moist; well-drained soils
Light: Part shade to part sun; tolerates full sun if moisture is sufficient
Soils: Loamy, sandy-loam, or clay-loam
Uses: host plant for milkweed-associated insects, moist and shady woods, woodland edges, attractive tropical foliage, vertical interest on fences or shrubs

Gonolobus suberosus is known as the anglepod milkvine, a perennial twining or trailing vine of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) The vines climb over nearby vegetation, often small shrubs and understory trees where it inhabits, allowing the plant to occupy vertical space.

Anglepod milkvine sports large tropical heart-shaped leaves, and in summer it produces 5-pointed star flowers of green to burgundy. In autumn the flowers turn into distinctive seed pods, including the fluffy pappus attached to each wind-dispersed seed.

As a member of the broader milkweed lineage, anglepod milkvine produces defensive compounds sought by specialist milkweed herbivores, such as tussock moths and milkweed beetles. Though not a sought after host plant for Monarchs, caterpillars can use it as food. The vine's flowers also provide nectar resources for pollinating insects, including small bees, flies, and wasps.
Seeds sold by WBN as packets are harvested and cleaned from plants grown in our Virginia nursery and wildflower garden. These plants are grown from seed sourced from wild populations. We document the county locality of ecotypes, with Virginia ecotypes often being sourced within 100 miles of Richmond, VA. Some plants that provide our seed stock are sourced from local growers of Virginia (and neighboring state) provenance native species.

Because our seed is harvested, cleaned, and carefully selected by hand, packets may contain trace amounts of chaff and inert plant material such as dried petals, small leaves or bits of stem, and fibers or fluff still attached. This material is harmless to seeds and won't impact germination. We guarantee each packet contains at least the number of seeds listed, usually more.
All sales of plants and seeds are final.

WBN will never knowingly sell plants or seeds that do not reach or exceed our high standards. We want to help you produce strong and healthy plants that will thrive in your garden and support native insects and wildlife. Some species do have lower germination rates or are difficult to propagate by seed, and we will make that known if that is our experience or the experience of others.

Generally it is recommended to sow seeds within 1-3 years of collection. Some seeds can remain viable for decades, especially with proper storage. In most cases, native seeds should be stored indoors in paper or glassine bags or paper envelopes in places with low to average humidity, in room temperature or colder, with limited sun exposure.

Because we collect and prepare seeds by hand, some packets may include chaff and other inert plant material like dried petals. This poses no risk to seed germination, viability or storage. We also carefully account for this additional material when preparing our seeds to ensure each packet includes at least the number of seeds indicated.

Got questions? Ask us! We are aways happy to provide advice on germinating, growing, or planting any species.
Seeds (regardless of quantity) are shipped in a padded biodegradable mailer to protect seeds during shipping. All packets come with a printed booklet of our seed germination codes and growing tips.

Once your order ships, we will provide a tracking number to the email provided at the time of order. Orders are shipped to the mailing address provided at checkout. Please ensure your mailing information is correct at time of order.

We will usually pack seed orders within 12 - 24 hours of receipt and ship within 1 - 3 business days. Items generally arrive within 5 days of shipment.

If you believe that any items are missing from your order, please email us ASAP. Any missing items will be sent free of charge.

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