Asarina scandens 'Snow White'

Scientific Name: Maurandya scandens 'Snow White'

Also Known As

Snow White Twining Snapdragon

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

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

planting zones

9a-12

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Asarina scandens 'Snow White' plant details

Asarina scandens 'Snow White' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies 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 'Snow White'

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, hanging basket, long-blooming, sprawling, twining

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarina scandens 'Snow White'

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

Easy & fast, this beautiful perennial vine looks delicate - but don’t be fooled - it’s one tough critter! A big performer, too! Quickly growing to 8’ tall & about 6’ across, it explodes into a mass of flaring, white, snapdragon-like blooms. Evergreen here by the San Francisco Bay & temperate climates, it forms a solid “wall” of very attractive, emerald green, triangular leaves. It’s a clinger, so give it something to climb on & watch it go! Best in rich soil & part sun though it does well in full sun in our cooler areas. Grow it behind roses for true romance or around a front door. Excellent for trailing out of a pot, too. Just cut it back if it gets shabby after a year or two & watch it bounce right back. Best in rich soil with average moisture. Give it a top dressing of compost once a year in early Spring as a reward for a great job! Perennial in Sunset zones 16-24.