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How to Grow and Care for Mile-a-minute

Mile-a-minute, also known as Climbing hemp vine, Bitter vine, American rope, Mikania

Native to South America, mile-a-minute is a tropical weed that grows quickly and invasively. One stalk can spread up to 40,000 seeds in a single growing season. This creeping vine is sometimes used as fodder for animals.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Mile-a-minute

Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	9-13

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