Mucuna nigricans (Black Jade Vine)

Mucuna nigricans, Black Jade Vine

Botanical name: Mucuna nigricans

Common name: Black Jade Vine

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Eastern Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterUnusual colorBlue, lavender, purple flowersSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Related to red Jade vine (Mucuna bennettii).The dark violet blooms appear closely pushed together in grape like clusters, up to 1 ft long and 6" in diameter. Very vigorous woody tree creeper - during warmer weather this vine can grow 2 feet or more a week. Cold hardy in Florida to at least zone 9b.


Similar plants: Mucuna nigricans (Black Jade Vine)



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