| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | Scrambles and climbs by tendrils 8 to 12 feet in height but may be pruned to shrub form. |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Other: Flattened capsule containing two seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Rosy, magenta-purple; white throat with magenta marks. |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
