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Item ID: 3617
Genus: Kennedia
Plant Lists: Drought Tolerant
Plant Type: Flowering, Vine
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Kennedia beckxiana
“Cape Arid Climber”

Kennedia beckxiana

What? Can this exciting rarely seen vine be drought tolerant? Why yes it is - as it’s native to Western Australia. Drought tolerant and vigorous!  Reaching 20’-30’ kind of vigorous! Stunning as well with a profusion of very large (2”) rich coral pea-like blooms and a bright lime green blotch lined in purple. Held 3 to 5 per bunch the flowers burst out in Spring (peak) and continue throughout Summer. Sturdy and attractive trifoliate leaves are evergreen too, making a lovely backdrop for the blooms. Give it something to climb on or it can be used as a ground cover or even a crazy large hanging basket! Not fussy about soil, but it would prefer some drainage and will grow even lusher if you add some compost once a year. Tolerates moderate frost.
 

Annie

Sun  
Low-Avg. Water

Drought Tolerant

Perennial Vine
USDA Zones (8?) 9-10
 

Item ID: 3617
Genus: Kennedia
Plant Lists: Drought Tolerant
Plant Type: Flowering, Vine