General Plant Information (Edit)
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

Common names
  • Sarawak Bean

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