Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Canavalia

Species:

Canavalia variegata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators, sea turtles

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Hard seed coat requires mechanical scarification or brief immersion in boiling water. Seeds naturally dispersed by ocean currents and abraded by saltwater.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI