Phaseolus giganteus, Phaseolus adenanthus, Vigna sp.
Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
Snail vine
Origin: South America
vine or creeper, full sun, semi-shade, regular water,
white/off-white flowers, blue/lavender/purple flowers pink flowers,
fragrant, attracts butterflies, hummingbirds.
An outstanding and exotic looking, fast growing vine that
produces masses of fragrant flowers carried in bold clusters around
strong 6" - 8" stems. The large, spiraling flowers are extremely
attractive and create an on-going display all summer long. The
flowers sho w
up especially well set against the handsome mid-green foliage. This
rare and unusual vine is ideal grown over a fence, trellis or arbor
and can be used over lattice work to create shade for a deck or
patio. It can even be grown in containers over a support. The most
out-standing and floriferous member of this family. The flowers are
quite fragrant and are mostly pollinated by ants - if you have no
ants, you'll have no pods and therefore no seeds. |
