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Patio vine, braided base, okra-shaped variegated leaves

10 years ago

Hi, this is the third of the mystery vines I inherited on my patio. It is growing up a trellis and has tightly-twined, thick woody stems. The leaves are lovely, from 2" to 3.5" long, about the shape of okra (though flat and not fat). The tips end in tiny flowers arranged like wheat. This vine is planted in the ground on the north-facing side of the fence.

Many thanks!

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tedhort
10 years ago
Hardenbergia?

Ted
Oscarmatic
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks, Ted! An Aussie ID of an Aussie vine, eh? It looks like a good match. Online photos of Hardenbergia show a long seed pod, which I don't see on this vine. Does that suggest a different ID?

The little that's posted on GW says Hardenbergia has a short bloom period. It's a shame I missed the blooms this year; I would be interested to see what cultivar I have, violacea or another. I'll post again when I get some blooms eventually.
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