A rare and delicate vine for a sunny lattice or trellis. Takes sun, garden water, and cold temperatures. Flowers are colorful and used by hummingbirds.
Plant Characteristics
Family Name
Plantaginaceae
Species Name
Maurandella antirrhiniflora
Common Name
Violet Twining Snapdragon, Roving Sailor
Plant Type
Vine
Sun Exposure
Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun,
Water Requirement
Moderate
Soil Type
Sand, fast draining
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Lavender
Flowering Months
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, February
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Height by Width
10ft. x 10ft.
Growth Rate
Slow
Endangered
2B.3 (threatened)
Growth Habit
Climbing,
Cold Hardy to
Less than 15 degrees F
Distribution
Eastern Desert Mtns (Providence Mtns); to TX, Mexico
Natural Habitat
Desert flats, washes; below 8,000'
Specialty Features
Hummingbirds
Pollinators
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