Snail Vine
Vigna caracalla
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | VIG-nuh kar-uh-KAL-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Twining stems quickly reach 15 to 20 ft. long. |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer to Early Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Green Wall |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Foxtail Fern (Asparagus densiflorus); Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis); Dracaena Palm (Cordyline); Salvia (Salvia); Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) |
Provide well-drained soil. Thrives in warm, humid conditions. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Protect from harsh winter conditions.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant