Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | Scrambles or climbs, 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Chocolate-purple center with yellow margins |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant contain dangerous, toxic alkaloids. Contact with stems and leaves may cause skin irritation in some individuals. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 60ºF to 70ºF Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, lightly covering with potting medium |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |