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Strongylodon macrobotrys
Turquoise Jade Vine, Blue Jade VineFamily: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Philippines
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Flowers have a beautiful seagreen/turquoise color that is almost beyond description. This color is extremely rare in the plant world. The bloom is a pendant, clustered birds beak like inflorescence up to 4 1/2 ft. long and puts on a spectacular show when in bloom. Often used in Lei making. Can be grown indoors. The hue is probably the rarest in the world of flowers. A vigorous grower once established, it can reach 30-40 ft tall, but is perfect for a pergola where the blooming clusters can hang down. Specimen vine. Blooming season: winter-spring. Cannot stand hard freeze or drought. Grows best in Zones 9-11. Young leaves had very dark, almost black color. As the leaf matures, it turns deep green.
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Jade vine - this is a flower you need to see to appreciate! Flowers are a soft irredescent Jade blue-green and appear in summer for many months in long hanging racemes of amazing sickle-shaped pea blossoms.
Beautiful seagreen/turquoise color is almost beyond description, is the rarest in the world of flowers.
Shipped at customers risk, no replacements or refunds. Leaf drop possible. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped and the best packaging. Express shipping optional.
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Beautiful seagreen/turquoise color is almost beyond description, is the rarest in the world of flowers.
Shipped at customers risk, no replacements or refunds. Leaf drop possible. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped and the best packaging. Express shipping optional.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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