Mucuna pruriens
VELVET BEAN, COW ITCH VINE
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen twining climber or biennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Mucuna pruriens
VELVET BEAN, COW ITCH VINE
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen twining climber or biennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple, mauve or white

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: trellis, pergola

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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