Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue'

Scientific Name: Maurandya scandens 'Sky Blue'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 1'-10'

planting zones

9a-12

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Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue' plant details

Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue'

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, hanging basket, long-blooming, sprawling, twining

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A member of the snapdragon family, also known as chickabiddy, asarina is native to Mexico, where it reaches great heights. A choice selection for pots and window boxes, for the lovely fresh-green leaves and tendrils will climb or spill over, displaying masses of flowers. Flowers best in late summer and fall, just when we want a fresh look in our garden.

By: Select Seeds

A rare, beautiful and graceful climber from Mexico, with fresh green foliage & masses of 1” light blue flaring trumpets. Fast growing and great growing over/with small shrubs, on a trellis, in a pot, or climbing over a rock wall. 8-10' tall. Cut back in Fall.