Wild Cucumber

Echinocystis lobata

Plant Category: vines

Light Conditions:

Sun to Shade

Soil Conditions:

Moist to Well Drained

Chinook Exposure:

Size:

Up to 20' Long

Bloom Period:

July to August

Bloom Colour:

White

Growth Habit:

Fast

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $0.00
"Currently Unavailable"

Seeds Per Package: 3

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: Wild Cucumber is an annual; it completes its life cycle during one season but will re-seed. The dried vines and cucumbers are great in dried arrangements. Despite its name, the Wild Cucumber is NOT edible, and is best used as an ornamental, eye-catching vine.

The smooth, branching vines reach lengths of 15-20 feet, in a delicate swirling pattern.

Distribution: Not Native to Canada

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.