Vigna caracalla
Snail Vine
Snail Flower, Snail Bean, Corkscrew Flower, CaracolPlant Facts
Scientific Name | Vigna caracalla |
Principal Common Name | Snail Vine |
Common Name(s) | Snail Flower, Snail Bean, Corkscrew Flower, Caracol |
Synonym | |
Description | A spring to summer blooming vine with purple flowers shaped like a snail shell. |
General Comments | This vine is evergreen in frost free climates it is grown as an annual in colder climates. |
Origin | |
Nativity | Tropical America |
Height Range | 10 - 20 FT |
Spread Range | 20 - 0 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Green : Medium Green |
Leaf Texture | Medium |
Form | Vine |
Flower Color | Creamy White : Lavender : Lavender-purple : Purple : Violet |
Flower Time | Spring : Summer |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium |
Outstanding Features | Color : Flower : Fragrance |
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