Thursday, April 24, 2014

'Happy Wanderer' Vine Lilac: Featured Plant of The Day

Hardenbergia violacea 'Happy Wanderer'
    Vine Lilac,  Purple Coral Pea,  False Sarsaparilla


Type    Perennial, vine
Hardy range    9A to 11
Height    4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Growth rate    Fast
Form    Prostrate
Exposure    Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence    Evergreen

Bloom Color    Purple
Bloom Time    Spring and Winter

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green

Culture Notes
These vigorous climbers are grown for their attractive blossoms which appear in later winter and early spring.