| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Plant Height: | 10-15 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 6-8 inches |
| Fruit: | Other: Showy reddish-purple pods |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Pinkish-Purple |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous Other: Uncooked seeds are poisonous. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 2-3 weeks Depth to plant seed: 1-2 inches Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Avoid nitrogen supplements. |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
