Coastal Sand Plain, Laguna Madre Barrier Island and Coastal Marshes, Lower Rio Grande Alluvial Floodplain, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Southern Subhumid Gulf Coastal Prairies
Floodplains and Low Terraces1, Northern Blackland Prairie
Plant Characteristics
Growth Form
Vine
Height
3
to
5
ft.
Spread
1
to
3
ft.
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Lifespan
Perennial
Habitat and Care Requirements
Soil Type(s)
Limestone, Well Drained, Saline
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Water Requirement
Medium
Native Habitat
Woodland
Bloom and Attraction
Bloom Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Seasonal Interest
Nectar, Larval Host, Flowers
Wildlife Benefit
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Maintenance
This is a good vine for a small trellis or a hanging basket. It can also be used as a ground cover, spreading to an area of 3 by 3 ft. Propagation: Seed.
Comments
Blooms February-December. Purple/violet flowers resemble miniature snapdragon blossoms. It is fairly cold tolerant in central Texas. Pollination: Butterflies. Larval Host: Buckeye Butterfly.