Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Calopogonium

Species:

Calopogonium mucunoides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

blue

Native Range

United States: Guam, Puerto Rico, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers tropical and subtropical climates