Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | In Water |
Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Fruit: | Showy Dehiscent: irepeirt/s ecdrWuheh Pops open explosively when ripe |
Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Flowers: | Malodorous Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: gihet-inhti sihwkLp Multi-Color |
Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Flowers |
Eating Methods: | Tea Raw |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |