| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | 2 - 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | Corky caudex can grow 6 - 12 inches in diameter. |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Other: Loses leaves and goes dormant in colder months and should be kept dry during this time, water just enough to prevent roots from dying. |
| Fruit: | Other: Horn like pods. |
| Flowers: | Showy Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Deep maroon-burgundy but green forms also occur. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Flies |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
