Botanical profile

Polygonum aubertii

Latin name
Polygonum aubertii
Common name
Aubert's knotweed
Type
Climbing plant
Family
Polygonaceae

Polygonum aubertii, also known as silver lace vine or fleeceflower, is a vigorous climbing plant renowned for its rapid growth and abundant flowering. This deciduous vine quickly forms a dense screen, ideal for covering pergolas, fences, trellises, or walls in a short amount of time. Its long, flexible stems bear heart-shaped, light green foliage that creates a light and elegant mass of vegetation. In late summer and early autumn, the plant is covered in a multitude of small, creamy-white flowers clustered in long, airy panicles, creating a very decorative cloud-like floral effect. This bloom attracts numerous pollinating insects. Very hardy and tolerant, silver lace vine adapts to various soil types and tolerates urban conditions well. Its vigor makes it an ideal plant for quickly creating privacy or shade.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, tolerates drought well once established
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring if necessary
Soil type
Ordinary to poor, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Creamy white
Fruiting
Small, inconspicuous achenes
Foliage color
Light green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Vigorous climbing plant
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
33 ft (10 m)
Width
5 m (16 ft)
Growth rate
Fast
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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