| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8-15 feet or more |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: 2-3 foot long green gourd with bulbous end. Grow on a trellis for straight, long neck. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-85ºF Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: 1/2 to 3/4 inch Other info: Direct sow after last frost when soil is at least 70ºF. |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
