Marah fabacea

wild cucumber, California manroot

Description coming soon.

Call to confirm current supply. Availability as of May 5, 2021:

Sorry; this plant is out of stock at present.

Marah fabacea plant characteristics

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Plant Type

Vines

Plant Characteristics

Bloom Time
Spring

Exposure
Sun
Part Shade

Flower Color
White

Water Requirements
Occasional This plant requires water every 2-4 weeks
Infrequent This plant requires water every 4-6 weeks
Dry This plant survives on rainfall once established, except during periods of prolonged winter drought

Additional Characteristics
California Native This plant is native to California
Drought Tolerant This is a drought-tolerant plant
Attracts Pollinators This plant attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Deer-Resistant This plant is frequently resistant to deer browsing
Under Oaks Plants suitable for shady locations that are relatively summer dry

A note about our inventory:

We take a field inventory every few weeks from February through December. We last updated our inventory on May 5, 2021. Availability fluctuates wildly in our small nursery; it's always best to call to check current supply. Prices subject to change.

Please Note: We do not do mail order and we do not ship plants.

This list reflects retail prices. Landscape and Nursery professionals will need to establish their wholesale status with us to purchase at wholesale prices.

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