Melinda Myers

Cup and Saucer Vine

Botanical Name

Cobaea scandens

Min Zone

9

Max Zone

11

Height

10 to 20 feet

Width

3 to 6 feet

Flowers

Late summer into fall: violet bell-shaped flower (cup) is supported by a saucer-like green calyx, fragrant

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Benefits from afternoon shade in hot summer climates
• Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before last frost
• Provide this vigorous grower with a large, sturdy support to grow upon
• Vine attaches by tendrils
• Amend soil with compost or other organic matter to promote more prolific bloom
• Where hardy, prune in late winter or early spring to control size

Problems

None serious