Canavalia Species, Horse Bean, Jack Bean, Overlook Bean, Sword Bean
Canavaliaensiformis

Synonym:Canavalia gladiata var. leucosperma

Synonym:Dolichos ensiformis

Synonym:Dolichos pugioniformis

Category
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds