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Asarina scandens (Figwort, Creeping snapdragon)

Asarina scandens Photo/Illustration: Susan Roth

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Botanical Name: Asarina scandens ah-SAR-in-ah SKAN-denz Common Name: Figwort, Creeping snapdragon Genus: Asarina
A half-hardy perennial, this sophisticated climber grows to 8 feet tall. It has a profuse show of 1.5-inch indigo, violet, pink, or white flowers. It's great for the cold greenhouse or conservatory, and will often bloom until the end of the year unless there is a hard frost.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Profuse and long bloomer. Easy from seed.
 Care: Prefers fertile, well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade.
 Propagation: Sow seed at 61°F in early spring, or root tip cuttings in summer. Self-sows.
 Problems: Infrequent.
Height 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Fall; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower; Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Indoor Plant, Trellis
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials,Vines

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