Coral-pea, Vine Lilac, Purple Coral Pea, False Sarsaparilla Hardenbergia violacea

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Hardenbergia violacea

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Hardenbergia

Species:

violacea

Common Name:

Coral-pea, Vine Lilac, Purple Coral Pea, False Sarsaparilla

Seeds Per Pound:
13,300
Quantity:
0.1 lb
Germination:
98%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
12-16 feet
Collection Locale:
Australia
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
9
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern
These seeds produce PURPLE flowers.
In Stock: 0.1 lb
Prices
Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 0 seeds)
$9.95
1 oz (~ 831 seeds)
$265.95
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Hardenbergia violacea syn. H. monophylla is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae, native to Australia from Queensland to Tasmania. It is known in Australia by the common names false sarsaparilla, purple coral pea, happy wanderer, native lilac and waraburra (which comes from the Kattang language). Elsewhere it is also called vine lilac or lilac vine. more...
* It is a vigorous evergreen climber growing to 6 m (20 ft) or more, sometimes growing as a subshrub. It has typical pea-like flowers which are usually violet but can be white, pink or other colours. The leaves are dark green, "hard" and leathery, with prominent venation. more...
* H. violacea is a widespread species found in many habitats. It is also widely grown as a hardy garden plant, with many cultivars now available. In the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. more...
* The boiled leaves produce a slightly sweet and reasonably pleasant drink. At one time the roots were also reportedly used for this purpose. more...
* A grey-blue dye is obtained from the flowers. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov