Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment
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Lilac Vine, Hardenbergia violacea

Lilac Vine, Hardenbergia violacea; March 3, 2009. Peoria, Arizona Xeriscape Demonstration Garden.
Lilac Vine, Hardenbergia violacea; February 29, 2008. Glendale.

Lilac Vine, Hardenbergia violacea	Purple Coral Pea Hardenbergia violacea
Lilac Vine, Hardenbergia violacea	Purple Coral Pea Hardenbergia violacea
Lilac Vine, Hardenbergia violacea	Purple Coral Pea Hardenbergia violacea

Lilac Vine Hardenbergia violacea, Legume, Pea, Bean, Pulse Family: ( Fabaceae ) ( Leguminosae ), Lilac Vine. Also called: Purple Coral Pea, Happy Wanderer Vine, False Sarsaparilla, or Native Sarsaparilla. Hardenbergia violacea is an evergreen shrubby vine, up to 10 feet tall, 5 feet wide. The leaves are dark, glossy green with prominent veins and are 2 1/2 to 3 inches in length. The flowers consist of 4 petals; the "standard", the "keel" and two "wings". The flowers, which appear in winter and spring, are usually violet in color but pink, and white are sometimes found. It is adaptable to most soils. Propagation is easy from seed following pre-treatment to break the physical dormancy provided by the impervious seed coat. Pre-treatment can be carried out by abrasion or by the use of boiling water. The seed retains viability for many years. Lilac Vine (Hardenbergia violacea) blooms in late Winter to early Spring -- which is Summer and early Fall in its native Australia. Lovely purple flowers -- almost wisteria-like-- announce that Spring is coming. Needs moderate water, partial shade and a trellis to climb on. Height: An evergreen vine, 3 - 4 feet tall, 4 feet wide. Some will reach 10 - 12 feet tall and about 5 feet wide. Flowers: Small, Purple. Blooming Time: Mid February - April.. Leaves: Ovate, heart-shaped and undulate. Found: Lilac Vine is native to Australia and is grown as a landscape plant in mild winter regions of the United States. Elevation: 600 - 1,400 Feet. Habitat: Australia. prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. An ideal xeriscape landscape plant in Arizona. Miscellaneous: Photos Taken February 29, 2008. Glendale.