Fragrant Corkscrew Vine
Let it twine up the mailbox, pillar, or fence!
The blooms are simply exquisite, shot with primrose and shell-pink tones against a silvery base. They are shaped something like a nautilus shell, with a thick, coiled center and delicately curved outer petals. Each 1 1/2- to 2-inch blossom is distinctively beautiful -- and you'll get masses of them over the long bloomtime of this 20- to 25-foot vine! They arise is foot-long bunches up and down the stem, dangling enticingly from arbors or large hanging baskets! The foliage is lovely too -- 6 inches long, with three "fingers" and a soft, downy texture.
Snail Vine is actually a tropical perennial, so if you live in southern Florida or California you may enjoy blooms year-round. Elsewhere it is best treated as an annual. What a great source of late-season color! If you want to overwinter it indoors, water sparingly during this time. Snail Vine is not troubled by pests or disease!
| Genus | Vigna |
| Species | caracalla |
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer - Early Fall |
| Habit | Vining |
| Zone | 10 - 11 |
| Plant Height | 20 ft - 25 ft |
| Bloom Size | 1.5 in - 2 in |
| Item Form | 4-inch Pot |
| Additional Characteristics | Fragrance |
| Bloom Color | Lavender, Pink, Silver |
| Bloom Season | Fall |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Vines and Climbers |
| Restrictions | CAN, GU, HI, PR, VI |
