trailing snapdragon
Maurandya scandens
USDA zones9 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 9 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink, violet, blue or white
Garden uses
Notes
Trailing snapdragon (Maurandya scandens) is a vine for annual beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It climbs 72 to 108 inches tall and blooms in pink, violet, blue, or white from late spring into early autumn.
Pairs well with Nightshade, Angel's trumpet, and Cyclamen.
Native range
Mexico and South America.