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Petrea volubilis, Petrea kohautiana, Petrea racemosa, Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine

Petrea volubilis, Petrea kohautiana, Petrea racemosa

Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine
Family: Verbenaceae
Origin: Tropical America
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant

A twining vine with rough green leaves and spectacular tall clusters of purple flowers. It likes warm and humid conditions. The flowers come in raceme reaching over 1 foot long, the flowers lasts a couple of days but the blue calices remain much longer, slowly turning gray.

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Petrea volubilis (racemosa) - Queens wreath
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Petrea volubilis - Queen's wreath, Sandpaper vine. A twining vine with rough green leaves and spectacular tall clusters of purple flowers. It likes warm and humid conditions. The flowers come in raceme reaching over 1 foot long, the flowers lasts a couple of days but the blue calices remain much longer, slowly turning gray.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
In stock
$39.95
Sale $29.95