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Texas Madeiravine

Anredera vesicaria

Last reviewed: September 2026

Texas Madeiravine (Anredera vesicaria)
Photo: (c) johnyochum, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by johnyochum

Toxicity unknown

Texas Madeiravine (Anredera vesicaria) 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"–300" H × 6"–6" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

FL, TX

Pollinators

butterflies, bees

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Texas Madeiravine is a fast-growing native vine that can reach impressive heights of up to 25 feet in a single growing season. It produces fragrant white flower spikes from summer through fall and grows from underground tubers that return each year despite being classified as annual above ground.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Texas Madeiravine 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 long blooming period from June through November provides nectar for butterflies and bees when many other plants have finished flowering.

Common questions

How much sun does Texas Madeiravine need?
Texas Madeiravine grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Texas Madeiravine bloom?
Texas Madeiravine blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Texas Madeiravine native?
Texas Madeiravine (Anredera vesicaria) is native to FL, TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Texas Madeiravine attract?
Texas Madeiravine draws butterflies and bees.
Is Texas Madeiravine HOA-friendly?
Texas Madeiravine 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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