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Asarina 'Joan Lorraine'
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Asarina 'Joan Lorraine'

Asarina scandens
This native of Mexico is an unbeatable choice for trellised pots on the patio, producing scads of pouty-lipped purple trumpets (1-1.5" flowers) on wiry stems all season long. Light green foliage that looks delicate but is robust and carefree adds to the overall wow factor of this great plant. Hummers will seek this one out!
SKU #S302
$4.00
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
28
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
Violet blue
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.