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Phaseolus caracalla or
Snail Vine
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Phaseolus caracalla
(Snail Vine) |
Family: Papilionaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: Can reach 20'
Spacing: 1'
Blooms: Non-fragrant, ornate, clusters, floriferous, multi-colored,
pea-shaped, blue-mauve, Summer-Fall
Foliage: Evergreen, smooth
Soil: Well-drained, acidic
Water: Regular
Seedpod: Long with encapsulated seeds
Propagation: Seeds, leaf or stem cuttings, layering
Uses: Trellis, wall, fencing, railing
Comments:
Phaseolus caracalla or
Snail Vine
is a beautiful tropical perennial vine with a prolific growth habit.
In Summer, prolific exotic clusters of multi-colored blossoms will take your
breathe away.
Phaseolus caracalla
flowers dangle from the vine from Summer till
Fall and are in lovely blue-mauve in color.
Snail Vine
is sun-loving vine is easily propagated from seeds,
leaf or stem cuttings or layering.
Allow
Phaseolus caracalla
to climb up a trellis , arbor, or wall. Mass plant
Snail Vine
for a colorful
living fence or railing. I find
Phaseolus caracalla
so easy to grow from seeds, leaf or stem cuttings or layering.
Mulch well to rpotect from frost. The delightful floriferous blossoms of this exquisite climber makes it a
terrific showstopper
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
