Native Plant Database

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Vine
Size Notes: 2-3
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple , Brown
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: NM , OK , TX
Native Habitat: Common throughout the Central Texas in pastures, prairies and open ground; usually in chalky soil.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Conditions Comments: Trailing vine graced by five-petaled star-shaped deep purplish-brown flowers. The stems of the vine grow from a central rootstock and extend to about 2 feet in length.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes