| Common Name: Corkscrew Vine Family: Papilionaceae Genus: Vigna Species: caracalla Germination Tips: There all all kinds of recommendations for how to start these seeds, but I have never had any trouble at all. I do put them in very warm water several hours before planting, but that is the only 'special' treatment. Life Cycle
Annual
Perennial
When to Sow Seed
Early Spring
Mid Winter
Late Winter
Seed Sowing Depth
1/4"
Days to Germination
10-14 days
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Plant Height
10 - 15 feet
Plant Form
Vining
Fragrance
Perfumed
Reproduces By
Seed
Tubers
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"It grew extra tall this year and most of the bloom was at the top. I had to use a ladder to take a photo."
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"Corkscrew Vine, the fragrant, color morphing version has been joined in this genus and species by the Snail Vine, the lightly scented violet flowered form. I'm not sure I agree with this reclassification but I have been waiting 3-4 years now for botanist"
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