Petrea volubilis

Also Known As

Blue Petrea
Purple Wreath
Queen's Wreath
Sandpaper Vine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

10a-11

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Petrea volubilis plant details

Petrea volubilis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Petrea volubilis

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: houseplant, showy, trellis, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Petrea volubilis

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A South American native, a climbing vine with pendulant flower racemes up to 12" long full of bright blue star-shaped petals. Butterflies love it. Likes warm, humid weather, flowering spring thru summer in full to part sun. Cannot freeze.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Huge drooping panicles of long lasting, lavender, star-shaped calyxes that are centered by royal purple 1/2" rounded verbena-like flowers, are produced from Jan-August. The medium-green leaves are textured like sandpaper. A vigorous tropical twining vine.