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Products > Bauhinia corymbosa   Bauhinia corymbosa    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Caesalpiniaceae (~Fabales) Origin: China (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Light Lavender Bloomtime: Spring/Fall Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Bauhinia corymbosa (Phanera) - A tendril-bearing, semi-deciduous vine with 2 inch long, deeply cleft heart-shaped, light green leaves. The light lavender/rose-pink orchid-like flowers are five-petaled, of which the upper three are veined with deep purple-red. Brown seed pods will follow the spring through fall bloom. Once established this vine is somewhat tolerant to frost and drought, but looks better if planted in a warm, protected area and given regular watering. Spreads to 25'. Hardy to about 20-25 degrees F. The name " Bauhinia " was a name given this genus by Linnaeus to honor the twin brothers Johann and Gaspard Bauhin, who were 16th century Swiss scientists - Johann was a botanist and Gaspard a botanist and physician. Using the name of these identical twin is fitting as Bauhina leaves are composed of two identical lobes. The specific epithet corymbosa is in reference to this plant corymbs, or clusters of flowers.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]