Lophospermum purpusii

Also Known As

Asarina purpusii
Maurandya erubescens
Asarina

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

H: 3'-10'
W: 1'-10'

planting zones

9b-12

More Options

Lophospermum purpusii plant details

Lophospermum purpusii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy and magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - 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 Lophospermum purpusii

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and magenta blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, hanging basket, showy, sprawling, trellis, tropical-looking, twining

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lophospermum purpusii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Asarina purpusii, also may be known as Maurandya erubescens, grey green foliage on a twinging vine producing cerise purple snap-like flowers year round. Likes sun to pt shade. Minimum temperature, 50 degrees.