Mascagnia lilacina

Also Known As

Blue Orchid Vine
Lavender Orchid Vine
Lilac Orchid Vine
Violet Orchid Vine

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

H: 3'-20'
W: 3'-20'

planting zones

8b-11

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Mascagnia lilacina plant details

Mascagnia lilacina is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In summer lavender, magenta and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mascagnia lilacina

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: malpighiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 3 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, magenta and purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous, trellis, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mascagnia lilacina

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From as early as late spring and often into fall 1" wide elegant orchid-like flowers in shades of violet, purple, and lavender are borne in what are often fairly large spike-like clusters at the ends of the gracefully arching to upright stems. The faded flowers of the rare Blue Orchid Vine are followed by small round winged butterfly-like seed pods that are similar to those of the Yellow Butterfly Vine. A twining, woody, naturally evergreen tropical vine, that has been blessed with a variety of colorful common names, Mascagnia lilacina is considered hardy to about 15 °F for short periods once plants are well established and it can easily be maintained as a container plant where not hardy.