What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium
Physical_supportrequires support for climbing
↑ Gives back
Organic_mattermedium via leaf litter and root biomass
Pollinator_servicesattracts various pollinators
Nectarmoderate
Pollenmoderate
Ground_covercan provide ground cover if unsupported
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence of new shoots in spring after the last frost and when soil temperatures rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowering occurs in summer with lengthening days and warm air temperatures.
fruitingFruiting follows flowering, with pods developing over several weeks.
senescenceFoliage dies back with the first autumn frosts.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingYes
MycorrhizalYes
Soil textureloam, sandy loam, clay loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationcold_moist_stratification
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, butterflies