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Asarina wislizensis 'Red Dragon'

Scientific Name: Maurandya wislizensis 'Red Dragon'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 1'-8'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Asarina wislizensis 'Red Dragon' plant details

Asarina wislizensis 'Red Dragon' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. In fall and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 wislizensis 'Red Dragon'

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: floriferous, hanging basket, heart-shaped leaves, rare, sprawling, twining

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarina wislizensis 'Red Dragon'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spectacular, large, tubular & outward facing flowers are produced freely on this vigorous, fast growing vine with attractive, downy, heart-shaped leaves. 5’-8’ tall with many stems emerging from the base. Rich soil is best. Rare! Protect from serious frost or lift tubers in Fall.

Gardening facts about Asarina wislizensis 'Red Dragon' plant

How to Grow Asarina wislizensis 'Red Dragon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • magenta
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
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