Holboellia angustifolia var. linearifolia (Sausage Vine)

Family: Lardizabalaceae
Zone:7 - 9
Natural Range: China
Soil:  Moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: Sun, part sun
Height: 20'
Bloom Time:  March to April
Attributes: Evergreen. Narrow, dark green palmate leaves with 5-6 leaflets.  Many dangling bell-shaped white flowers turning pale purple in spring.  Large purple fruit.
Notes:  In the wild this vine scrambles through trees and shrubs.  The fruit tends to be well above your head, so collection can be difficult in the wild.  In the mountains, grows up to about 2700 m in elevation.

Pot Size:  4" Band Pot