Nativity: Southern CA, southern NV, southern UT, AZ, NM, southern TX, MD, FL; south to southern Mexico, and in South America.

Ecology: Found on stony slopes, usually among shrubs, often in limestone soils, and in moist soils along creek bottoms

Elevation: 1,500 - 6,000 ft

Size: 4-6’ x 4-6’ vine

Flowering duration: April - October, purple flowers

Sun/Shade preference: Partial shade

Foliage duration: Perennial vine