Mucuna sempervirens Evergreen Velvet Bean at White River Source

Mucuna (Evergreen Velvet Bean)

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#A5822
Mucuna sempervirens

Evergreen Velvet Bean (Seabean) - Mucuna sempervirens (syn Stizolobium semprevirens)

Woody vine native to China, member of the family Fabaceae. The plant is very vigorous grower, quickly covering a trellis or fence. The blooms are dramatic and unique - clusters of huge 3 inch dark purple blooms with a gold crown attached to the vine. These then mature into long velvetly bean pods.

Mucuna sempervirens thrives in light soils in a sunny location and can be grown as annuals or greenhouse specimens in cooler climates.

Mucuna is easily propagated from seed. Seed should be scarified (nick the hard outer coating with a sharp knife), then soaked for 24 hrs prior to planting. Sow seed in pots or trays and keep moist at 80 to 85F (about 30C). When seedlings reach about 2 inches in height, transplant them to larger pots or, if outdoor temperatures are a minimum of 65F, directly in a prepared bed.

The plant has been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including urinary tract infections and muscular pain. The stems have also been used to make paper and as a starch.

Hardy to 40F (4.4C) Height: 12ft Spread: 3ft

#A5822 Packet $15.75, Approximately 15 seeds

#A5822B
Mucuna sempervirens
4oz seed

#A5822B Bulk Seed 4oz $29.50

#A5822C
Mucuna sempervirens
1lb seed

#A5822C Bulk Seed 1lb Packet $72.00

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