Vigna caracalla
SNAIL FLOWER
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen twining climber

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white & mauve

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Ornamental Fruit: pod
 
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Vigna caracalla
SNAIL FLOWER
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen twining climber

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
8m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white & mauve

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Ornamental Fruit: pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, pergola, trellis, topiary

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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