Leaf Pinnately lobed or divided, large, somewhat spine, grayish-green above, whitish beneath with densely woolly hairs, lower leaf to 3 feet. Flower Heads large, terminating on branches, bracts forming thistle-like flowers.
Flowers are violet, blue, white or yellow.
Return to top of page. Petioled, football or egg shaped, to 5 inch long, toothless or toothed, very fragrant, purple in some cultivars Return to top of page. Stem entwine around supports and enables climbing. Pods with a single seam joining its two segments Return to top of page. Alternate, egg to oblong egg shaped, commonly reddish, veined, toothless, with a waxy margin, arising directly from root.