Oxyrhynchus Species, Twining Bluehood, Frijol Monilla, Glass Eye Vine

Oxyrhynchusvolubilis

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Oxyrhynchus (oks-ee-RINCH-us)
Species
volubilis (vol-OO-BIL-iss)
Synonym
Dolichos insularis
Oxyrhynchus alienus
Oxyrhynchus insularis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Plano, Texas

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(Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

I bought this from Yuccado nursery a few years ago. It is drought tolerant and heat tolerant.

It freezes back to the grou...Read More

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