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Lophospermum erubescens
Also Known As
- Asarina erubescens
- Creeping Gloxinia
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 1'-8'
- W: 1'-8'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Lophospermum erubescens plant details
Lophospermum erubescens is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low 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 Lophospermum erubescens
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: plantaginaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: cascading, container plant, rare
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lophospermum erubescens
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This rarely seen, graceful climber from Mexico, bears lovely 3” rosy-pink tubular flowers summer thru fall. Perennial and ever-green here by the bay, it also sports attractive triangular grey-green leaves.
Cool vine from Mexico, fast growing to about 8'…likes lots of light, sun in cooler climates, part shade in hot areas. Good fertile, moist soils are best, also excels in a pot! Plenty of large pink, tubular flowers summer thru fall make quite a statement. Will also cascade over a wall or from a basket. Good hummer food. (aka Asarina erubescens)
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How to Grow Lophospermum erubescens
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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aka Asarina erubescens 'Bridal Wreath'
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 1'-10'
- sun - bright shade
- regular
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aka Asarina purpusii 'Victoria Falls'
Plant Type
Perennial, Vine
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6'-10"
Width: 1'-10'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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