Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | Twining or creeping 3-7 feet |
Fruit: | Other: 1/2 to 3/4 inch black pod containing up to 3 seeds. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Nitrogen fixer |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Scarify seeds: Soak in hot water for 12-24 hours before sowing. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |