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Asarina 'Sky Blue'
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Asarina 'Sky Blue'

Asarina scandens
A member of the snapdragon family, also known as chickabiddy, asarina is native to Mexico, where it reaches great heights. A choice selection for pots and window boxes, where the lovely fresh-green leaves and tendrils will climb or spill over, displaying masses of flowers.
SKU #S910
$4.00
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
35
Lifecycle
Annual; tender perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
9,
10
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
6-8'
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Lavender
Features
Great for containers
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in lightly.
Sprout Time:
10-20 days
Seed To Bloom:
16 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 10-12 weeks before planting out after frost. Keep at 65-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in warmer climates (zones 8+) after soil has warmed in springtime.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Asarina's sage green arrowhead-shaped foliage and dangling flowers are beautiful cascading from containers and baskets on the patio–close enough for you to observe all the butterflies, bees and hummingbirds that visit the trumpet-shaped blooms. This robust twining vine is easy-care too, for it sheds the spent flowers, no deadheading needed. Provide a trellis with small diameter canes for the delicate looking but wiry stems to twine around, and in warm summer weather it will climb quickly and bloom abundantly.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep evenly moist—at least 1" of water per week, more during particularly dry and hot spells, but avoid saturated soils.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH
Fertilizer:
Mix in an inch of compost or an organic balanced fertilizer when planting and continue monthly applications.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.