Botanical Name: Petrea volubilis
Common Name: Queen’s wreath, Sandpaper vine Type of Plant: dicot: vine Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Spreading, upright woody vine climbing by twining, twisting stems; foliage is dark green with a distinctive rough texture; flowers with hanging clusters of star-shaped purple flowers Height to 30' Spread to 30' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a well-drained, well-amended soil Hardiness some frost; Zones 19-24 Morphology: Leaves elliptical, to 8" long, 2" across with entire margins; foliage has a distinct rough, scabrous texture on surfaces Flowers axillary racemes to 1' long with 1" diameter, star-shaped flowers; calyxes are persistent for 1-2 wks after bloom; warm season bloomer Fruit 1/2" diameter drupe Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer Usage: valued for flower display on garden structures, walls or fences; grown for beautiful, prolific flower display throughout the warm season; flowers sometimes used in leis Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering Fertilizing slow-release balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning thin and head back in winter months Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico/Central America Family: Verbenaceae Notes: |
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