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
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