Botanical Name: Hardenbergia violacea
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Common Name: Lilac Vine  
Plant photo of: Hardenbergia violacea
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Purple

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Kathleen Moore
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  • Description

  • Notes

This evergreen vine grows quickly to 15' x 10'. Dark green leaves are leathery and remain on the vine all year. Flowers are purple clusters that look like sweet peas. They appaer winter to spring and add desirable winter color. Needs well-drained soil. Accepts full sun to partial shade. Native to Australia.
Frost tolerant to 20 F.