Asarina erubescens or Lophosperum erubescens

west Houston, TX(Zone 9a)

Can anyone give me info about this vine or show me pictures of theirs?

This is what I know:
Height 8-10'
foliage evergreen; deciduous (? well which?), velvet and fuzzy textured, requires constantly moist soil, do not allow to dry out between waterings, zones 7/8-11; tender perennial, partial to full sun pink flowers.

I grew mine from seeds and have them planted behind these "small-but with potential" zinnias. LOL
Debbie

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Stockton, CA(Zone 9a)

The Asarina Erubescens is not a climber, I know it is listed as one, but after growing it, I can tell you the only way you are gonna keep it on a trellis is to tie it there. It has furry large leaves & is more of a hanger as you can see in my picture.
The Asarina Scandens has small, smooth shiny leaves & will climb. I have it climbing up into my trees & boy, it can go waaaaay up there!
The flowers are similar, except the erubescens are much larger. Mine looks a bit yellow cuz I left it out all winter. It will perk up soon & start filling out again. If you are wanting a climber, the scandens is a much better choice.
I keep the scandens in full shade & it is evergreen here, blooming year around. The erubescens gets part morning sun and since it is in a pot, gets regular water to keep it from drying out.
So if you like the flowers & the erubescens does not meet your expectations, don't give up, just get some of the scandens seeds. Joan Lorraine is a pretty purple, but there is also a light purple and a pink.
Best of luck! :~)
Donna

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Stockton, CA(Zone 9a)

Oh, and another thing I should mention. When you try to move the branches, they really are more of a branch then a vine, be careful cuz they are pretty brittle & will snap right off. But the good new is, that if you stick the broken pieces in the dirt, they will most likely root.
You can go to Annies Annuals www.anniesannuals.com for some good info on the different varieties.

west Houston, TX(Zone 9a)

Maybe I need to get these out of the ground and into a hanging pot?

west Houston, TX(Zone 9a)

Well I did not get these out of the ground and into a pot...now I'm thinking I've got another variety of this species. Can anyone help identify it? It has it's own "holdfasts" and is clinging tightly to the trellis, no need at all for "guidance" from me...
Here's a shot of it holding tight even after a "ferocious" thundersatorm yesterday morning which laid 2 pepper plants on the ground.
Debbie

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west Houston, TX(Zone 9a)

A better shot of the leaves...

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west Houston, TX(Zone 9a)

and running up the trellis....Seedpicker, are you out there? You gave me the seeds in a trade...or maybe Calalily? Have you grown this vine?

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Stockton, CA(Zone 9a)

Debbie,
your leaves are shiny, mine hardly any shine, just fuzz. Either mine were mislabelled or you do have a different variety. I hope you find out what it is, but even so, if your variety is grabbing, GREAT! I would MUCH prefer a climber to a hanger. I hope you get an answer. :~)
Donna

west Houston, TX(Zone 9a)

Thanks Donna--may have to wait until they bloom--wonder how long I will have to wait for that?

Stockton, CA(Zone 9a)

They are supposed to bloom summer thru fall, but I got mine in the fall of last year so have not had a summer with them to know if that is true. We should know soon!

(Taylor) Plano, TX(Zone 8a)

Hi Debbie!

Hi Donna!

Debbie-
yes, you probably got those from me...I had a bumper crop of them, and I couldn't sell enough, or give enough away! lol...

They climb like some clematis: they "hug" onto things with their leaf petioles, like an arm hugging a pole. They like to climb to the top of something, and then dribble and drape over themselves. It is when they are grown enough, and are allowed to fall back down, that they usually start to flower.

They like sun, but not all day. An afternoon break is needed, or they yellow and scorch. Facing east is best. They bloomed for me in the early Fall.

They are said to be perennial in my zone 8, but some years they come back, and others they don't. Cold wet is sure death, as they form a tuber. Cold dry is ok. You are a half zone warmer, so if you ammend with drainage material (pea gravel, chick grit, or even landscape mix), then they should be perennial for you.

The flower color is a mauve/pink. They have a yellow, fuzzy throat. They look delicate, but once they get established, they are tough(that is in part to their reserve energy stored in their tuber.)

They came to me in a trade originally marked "maurandya-mauve". I found out later that maurandya is a synonym for asarina.

Donna-If you want some of these, just let me know...I thought I'd sent you some as a bonus with those centrosema, but could be wrong? At any rate, if you want some, I'll get some out to you.
:0)
-Taylor

west Houston, TX(Zone 9a)

Thanks Taylor! I did get those from you...and am much releived to see they are behaving "as they are supposed to"! LOL They germinated super easy!
Debbie
PS They are facing east right up against a privacy fence on west side of property....gosh my "intuitive" skills must be improving as I age..Wish more of me would! LOL

Stockton, CA(Zone 9a)

Glad you got your answers Debbie! We will have to compare pictures when we get blooms and see if we have the same thing. Hi Taylor, no, did not get any from you, but I appreciate the offer. I just don't have room for them. Now if you could send me some acreage....HAR I wish! :~D

(Taylor) Plano, TX(Zone 8a)

Acreage in CA??
I could never afford that!, lol...
-T

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