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bee friendly
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bird friendly

Wild Bean

Strophostyles helvola

This annual vine has a fuzzy stem and attractive flowers. Fruit is a fuzzy pod containing several seeds that are black and shiny. The wild bean is also edible by birds and mammals, including humans.  The plant prefers sandy soils, but can be found in a wide range of soil textures. Best planted as a groundcover, or in a pot. 

 

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Bloom Season:
Mid Spring - Mid Fall
Flower Colors:
Blue,  Pink,  Purple,  Red,  White
Soil Tolerance:
Sandy,  Dry,  Moist
Height: 3-9 feet
Spread: 1 foot
Annual