Googly-eyed Vine
Myriopus volubilis
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Googly-eyed Vine (Myriopus volubilis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–72" H × 48"–60" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
FL, TX
Pollinators
butterflies
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This native Texas vine produces an impressive display of blooms from spring through late fall, making it one of the longest-flowering native plants available. It grows as a climbing or sprawling vine that can reach 6 feet tall with proper support, or spread as groundcover if left to trail.
In an HOA neighborhood
Googly-eyed Vine takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires support structure
- Can appear messy
Wildlife value
The extended bloom period from March through November provides nectar for butterflies throughout most of the growing season. This makes it particularly valuable for supporting migrating monarch butterflies in fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Googly-eyed Vine need?
- Googly-eyed Vine grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Googly-eyed Vine bloom?
- Googly-eyed Vine blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Googly-eyed Vine native?
- Googly-eyed Vine (Myriopus volubilis) is native to FL, TX, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Googly-eyed Vine attract?
- Googly-eyed Vine draws butterflies.
- Is Googly-eyed Vine HOA-friendly?
- Googly-eyed Vine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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