Kennedya coccinea Fabaceae Barbara and John Hopper, Kenwood This woody vine is one of the showier pea vines from Australia. It is small as far as vines go, but will readily cover a fence or a wall, especially if there is reflected heat. Its orange-red flowers have purple marks at the base and cover the vine from late winter into spring. It is frost sensitive and appreciates winter protection. It makes a good companion to Hardenbergia violacea as it likes similar conditions and is also moderately drought tolerant. . Photo by Bruce Peters