Vigna caracalla

Snail Vine

Vine

This fast-twining perennial vine grows to 20 feet long. It's a very dense vine and doesn't get woody. If it freezes after the first year it will come back.

Temperature

Hardy to 28F.

Water requirements

Moderate.

Sun

Full sun.

Soil

Good drainage.

Maintenance

Periodic.

Disadvantages

Trailing branches can take root. Spreads very rapidly.

Bloom

Lavender to purple flowers that curl like a snail shell. When a bee approaches, the stamen jumps out at the bee.

Uses

Fast summer cover.

Origin

Native of South America. Member of the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family.

Themes

Woodsy, Informal, Tropical, Subtropical.

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