Mucuna Species, Black Jade Vine

A stunning climber for areas where more tropical Mucuna species are unable to grow. Very fast growing in hot summer climates, tolerates c...Read Moreool winters quite well and has some frost resistance. It is a very reliable plant that does not need ages to bloom like other perennial Mucuna species. It can even bloom in the same season! Needs large space, as it becomes enormous. Blooms in the summer. The blooms are very showy and remind purple lanterns. Seeds need scarification before sowing. Also easy from cuttings. This climber would thrive in the southeast US. WARNING: The roots of this climber track water and humidity to an extreme extent! They can invade anywhere there is humid soil. They are thick, somewhat soft and very tropical looking, but can cause damage.