Canavalia rosea
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 11 9A 9B
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Seaside Jackbean, Baybean, Beach-bean
Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Also known as Canavalia maritima
Plant Specifics
| Size: | .5-1 ft tall by to 40 ft wide | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Pink,lavender | |
| Fruit Color: | Green,brown | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen. Long prostrate stems. Blooms and fruits all year. | |
| Habitats: | Coastal dunes. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Groundcover in sandy areas. Used for dune stabilization. Fast growing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Somewhat moist, no flooding ----- to ----- Very long very dry periods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Attracts bees.