Wavyleaf Twinevine
Funastrum crispum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
48"–60" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, NM and 2 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Wavyleaf Twinevine is a drought-tolerant native vine that produces small white flowers from spring through summer. This climbing plant reaches 4-5 feet tall with distinctive wavy-edged leaves that drop in winter.
In an HOA neighborhood
Wavyleaf Twinevine 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
As a member of the milkweed family, this vine supports monarch butterflies and other native pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers.
Common questions
- How much sun does Wavyleaf Twinevine need?
- Wavyleaf Twinevine grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Wavyleaf Twinevine bloom?
- Wavyleaf Twinevine blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Wavyleaf Twinevine native?
- Wavyleaf Twinevine (Funastrum crispum) is native to AZ, CA, CO, NM and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Wavyleaf Twinevine HOA-friendly?
- Wavyleaf Twinevine 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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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