Species Twining Bartonia
lime-white buds on green stems

Twining Bartonia

Bartonia paniculata subsp. iodandra

Twining Bartonia is a species of the Bartonia genus of plants native to the southeastern United States. It grows as an annual climbing vine with stems up to five feet long, and small yellow-green flower clusters. Its leaves are narrow and lance-shaped with numerous bristles on its stem and margins. Twining Bartonia prefers moist, well-drained soil and shade, and it is often found along rivers, ponds, and canals. It blooms from summer to fall. This species is often cultivated as an ornamental due to its bright yellow blooms, but its relatively short blooming season limits its popularity.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Twining Bartonia (Bartonia paniculata subsp. iodandra) requires regular watering as part of its growing needs. While this species is resilient to drying out between waterings, it is important to make sure it gets enough water to stay healthy as water is essential for the plant’s growth. When it comes to watering, the frequency of waterings depends on where the plant is placed and the local climate. In general, twining bartonia should be watered when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry. Allow the soil to begin to dry out before watering to prevent issues such as root rot. During the summer months in hot climates, they may need to be watered more frequently than in the cooler winter months. As a rule of thumb, plan to water them once every 7-10 days or so.

sunlight

Twining Bartonia (Bartonia paniculata subsp. iodandra) prefers full to partial sun, so it needs at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. This plant should be placed in a location that gets morning sun and some afternoon shade, or vice versa, to reduce stress from too much direct sun. To encourage flowering, it needs at least 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight a day. When grown in partial shade, this plant needs supplemental fertilizer to encourage growth.

pruning

Twining Bartonia should be pruned in late winter before new growth appears. To prevent its long, vining stems becoming overgrown, the plant should be cut back to its base or to the ground if needed. After this winter pruning, it should be lightly trimmed to shape in the summer if necessary. Pruning should be minimal and only when necessary – Twining Bartonia is a vigorous plant that does not require regular or heavy pruning.