Petrea volubilis (Queen's Wreath) - Video 1

Botanical names: Petrea volubilis, Petrea kohautiana, Petrea racemosa

Common names: Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine, Tropical Wisteria

Family: Verbenaceae

Origin: Tropical America

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Petrea volubilis
Petrea volubilis, also known as Queen's Wreath or Sandpaper Vine, started blooming again in the TopTropicals garden in April. Alongside the purple variety, the white-flowered form is also in bloom.


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