Canavalia rosea
Beach Bean
Seaside Bean
A perennial herbaceous vine that trails along beach dunes and coastal areas. This perrenial climber grows fast on a woody stem and can grow to 20 ft or more. Dark green leaves are accented by sweet pea like flowers producing a lovely scent that attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. An excellent groundcover and a perfect plant to help in erosion control.
Seeds float allowing them to be dispersed by water currents to other locations
This plant makes a most interesting deck plant and grows well as a container plant for the home or greenhouse, in addition to being a specimen plant. Treat as a tropical that cannot tolerate frost.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to know whether any plant or seed is acceptable or allowable for the area being shipped to. Seller is not responsible for buyer’s use of plant or seeds and any dangers thereof. By purchasing this item buyer accepts this understanding.
Fun Facts:
1. Beach bean occurs on the coasts of Florida, California and Texas
2. Hardy outdoors in Zones 9+ or grow as an annual
3. This plant attracts butterflies and birds
4. This species is the wild ancestor of canavilia gladiata
5. Perfect for growing in containers
6. Very Salt Tolerant
7. Seeds may float allowing them to be dispersed by water currents to other locations
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$6.00 Regular Price
$5.40Sale Price
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