| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb 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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 15 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Pinkish-purple |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: Seeds contain toxic alkaloids and should not be ingested. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Sow in situ |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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