Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | Climbs 10-15 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: Papery, winged pods resembling butterflies are chartreuse and mature to brown.. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Espalier |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
piksihk | On September 9, 2023 | Transplanted Transplanted few rooted from WG front; One near trellis |