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Bloom of the Day for March 3rd, 2007:

Corkscrew Vine
(Vigna caracalla)

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Information:
Type of plant: Tropicals and Tender Perennials, Vines and Climbers

Bloom color: Pink, Pale Yellow, Violet/Lavender, Cream/Tan

Bloom time of year: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Zone 9a to Zone 11

Height: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm), 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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pebble wrote:
These vines are incredibly beautiful. I have never had one grow successfully, one of my gardening pals from DG sent me one, but unfortunately it didnt survive..... I havent seen any in Turkey, I think it would be suited to this climate.

gessiegail wrote:
These are so beautiful to me that i want a greenhouse just so i could have these incredible vines!!

gessiegail wrote:
Joy, joy to the world!!! A friend I am growing seedlings for just dmailed me to say that she has a corkscrew vine for me.....life doesn't get any better!!!!!

SLPease wrote:
I planted this vine, commonly known as Snail Vine in California, to block out my neighbor's ugly yard... it grew faster than any plant I've ever dealt with. Science fiction movies must have been made about this plant. Within 6 months, this gorgeous vine grew 8 foot tall and 40 feet long, covering arbors so densely you couldn't see daylight! Fantastic!


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