Macroptilium Species, Phasey Bean, Cow Pea, Wild Bean
Macroptiliumlathyroides

Synonym:Macroptilium lathyroides var. semierectum

Synonym:Phaseolus hastifolius

Synonym:Phaseolus lathyroides

Synonym:Phaseolus maritimus

Synonym:Phaseolus semierectus

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds