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, CO, NM, OK and 1 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.

Wavyleaf Twinevine

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Funastrum crispum

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

48"–60" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, CO, NM, OK and 1 more states

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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, CO, NM, OK and 1 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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