Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 8 to 16 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Large, spiny pods |
Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Creamy yellowish-white |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |