Coastal Jackbean

Flowering Ground Cover, Spreading to 5m

Description:

Prostrate trailing perennial vine, very fast growing & forms a large dense mass. Dark green foliage & pretty PURPLE-PINK flowers Dec/Jan. Brown seed pods 15cm long.

Natural Habitat: Coastal Sand Dunes

Aspect: Full Sun / Semi-Shade / Rockeries

Soil/Conditions: Sandy / Poor / Well Drained

Special Features:
• Salt tolerant and drought Resistant
• Young beans can be eaten; mature beans must be boiled/roasted.
• Purple Cerulean butterfly food

Garden Style:

• Coastal Native
• Birds and Butterflies