Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cucurbita maxima Butternut Pumpkin
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Groundcovers, Herbs & Vegetables Climbing / Twining, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Evergreen annual spreading vine with large rough dark-green leaves and yellow flowers in spring and summer followed by large edible pale-orange fruit commonly known as butternut pumpkin. Fruit flesh is light-orange coloured and firm. Great for roasting and steaming.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained