Love-in-a-Puff

Cardiospermum halicacabum

  • Size: A interesting and fun vine that grows to 8-10 feet.
  • Fragrance: No
  • Flowering: Interesting foliage and small, white insignificant flowers followed by puffball-like fruit containing seeds with heart-shaped markings on them.
  • Location: Prefers a sunny location

Notes: Sow in peat pots in March. Transplant in May. Can reseed.

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

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