Trichosanthes kirilowii var. japonica (Japanese Snake Gourd)
Trichosanthes kirilowii var. japonica (Japanese Snake Gourd)
200 (500)cm, Japanese Snake Gourd is a herbaceous perennial twining, quick-growing vine with most decorative, feathered, pure white flowers above pale green, deeply lobed leaves. The egg shaped to round fruits turn from yellowish green to bright yellow or orange red with maturity. Native of open spots in woods in Japan. For any humus rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun with plenty of water in the growing season at a minimum of some 20°C. Fully winter hardy in central Europe. USDA Climate Zone 8.More Details »