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Vigna caracalla (Corkscrew Vine, Snail Vine)

Vigna caracalla
Snail Vine

A fast-growing, tropical perennial vine, Vigna caracalla, commonly known as Corkscrew Vine or Snail Vine, is admired for its unique, twisted, fragrant flowers that resemble spiraled snail shells. This vigorous climber thrives in warm climates, covering trellises, fences, and pergolas with lush green foliage and exotic, orchid-like blooms. Highly drought-tolerant once established, it adds a tropical, whimsical charm to any landscape.

Plant Type Vine
Exposure Partial Sun
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zone Zone 9 (20° F)
Flower Color Yellow, Purple, Creamy White, Lavender
Flower Season Summer
Growth Rate Fast
Height 10-25 ft
Spread 6-12 ft
Spacing 6ft
Characteristics Showy
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Maintenance Average
Garden Uses Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Walls and Fences
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil, Salt
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
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