What is up with this Cherokee bean?

I planted this two years ago. It did not produce any top growth at all last year, but it appears to still be alive. Is it a goner?

It looks alive to me. I'd water and tend carefully and see what happens.

Mine hasn't come up yet, so don't give up, they are odd but beautiful plants.

What is it?

Here it is.

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2724/

Thanks, I thought you meant the Cherokee bean that was edible...

Mine always looks like that (dormant) until around late April or early May, I think.
Should be fine. I have more seeds, if you would like some (although probably too late for this year??)