Botanical Name: Hardenbergia violacea
Common Name: Lilac vine, Purple coral pea Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, vigorous climbing vine, spreading by long, thin, twining stems – forms a dense thicket if not pruned annually Height 8-10' Spread 10-12' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade (inland areas) Soil requires a well-drained soil Hardiness some frost (zones 9-24) Morphology: Leaves alternate, pinnate, lanceolate 3-5" long dark green and leathery – somewhat waxy on upper surface Flowers terminal racemes of deep purple, sweet-pea shaped flowers – each 1/4" across Fruit 2" long flattened pod Propagation: seed Usage: used on chainlink fence, small arbors and trellises, and as a coarse ground cover – can be kept shrubby - tolerates heat, wind, seacoast conditions; valued for winter display of purple flowers Landscape Care: Watering do not overwater – keep fairly dry; alkaline water can contribute to chlorosis Fertilizing balanced, slow release at planting, correct chlorosis with iron chelates, soil sulfur Pruning thin and head back after blooming Pests/Diseases spider mite, nematodes Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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