Snail Vine
Vigna caracalla
SKU
07203
Intriguing snail shell-shaped blooms start out white and unfurl to purple-pink. This perennial vine provides attractive cover for fences and walls in frost-free regions. Plant where its faint hyacinth-like fragrance can be enjoyed, climbing up an arbor or trellis, or spilling over a patio tub or rock wall. Semi-evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| 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