Canavalia rosea
BEACH BEAN, COASTAL JACK BEAN
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen scrambling climber or soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, medium soil salinity
0.1m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Canavalia rosea
BEACH BEAN, COASTAL JACK BEAN
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen scrambling climber or soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, medium soil salinity
0.1m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink or mauve

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn

Ornamental Fruit: pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, mediterranean, oriental & tropical designs

Uses: groundcovers, spillover, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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