Semi Tropical Garlic Vine Live Plant Cydista aequinoctialis
Traffic stopping boughs of bright purple Spring and Fall.
This plant is shipped in a 4″ plastic pot, and will be a minimum of about 6″ tall. It will not likely have blooms or buds at the time it is shipped.
This vine is truly a traffic stopper Spring and Fall. My mother has it planted on a fence and people will drive by and knock on her door to ask her what it is and where can they get one. It is covered with trumpet shaped flowers in varying shade of purple that last for several weeks. It is called ‘garlic vine’ commonly because the leaves give off a garlicky odor when they are crushed. It is not an unpleasant smell and is not noticeable unless the leaf is crushed.
It is hardy in zones 9-11. It will thrive quite well in zone 8, but must be protected if there are prolonged temps 30 degrees or below.
It should be planted into well drained soil in a full sun or light shade spot. It can be grow as a loose flowy bush, but is most attractive on supports, fences, trellises, pergolas, etc. It is a vigorous grower and establishes quickly. Each plant will easily grow large enough to fill a 6×6 space.
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