Cucamonga manroot
Marah macrocarpus
- Cucurbitaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Forb/herb, Vine
About Cucamonga manroot
# Cucamonga Manroot
If you want to give your garden a real conversation starter, plant a Cucamonga manroot. This native vine puts on quite a show with delicate flowers that pollinators absolutely love. Once it blooms, you'll see interesting large fruits develop, which are a real treat for wildlife. The whole plant has wonderful character and brings the California native landscape right into your yard.
Growing this perennial is quite straightforward. It likes good sunlight and well-draining soil, so pick a spot that gets plenty of light. Give it some structure like a trellis or fence to climb, and it will happily wind its way up. Water it during dry spells, especially while it's getting established. Once settled in, it's pretty easygoing. You're going to enjoy watching this tough little vine thrive and support local birds and insects season after season.