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Sandpaper Vine, Purple Wreath

Petrea volubilis

Description:

Two toned violet flowers growing on a creeper. Petrea volubilis is an interesting vine for its sandpaper textured leaves as well as the flowers. It is sometimes called Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine, Purple Wreath, or Blue Bird Vine. It is hardy into the high 20's but not much colder. Petrea volubilis will take heavy drought once established and blooms in the late summer with long lasting tresses of purple to white flowers.

Habitat:

Seen in the gardens of the Getty museum, Los Angeles.

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5 Comments

pamsai
pamsai 11 years ago

thanks Ruby

RubyPrakash
RubyPrakash 11 years ago

Truly lovely

pamsai
pamsai 11 years ago

Yes Bernadette, I love the colour also!

Bernadette S
Bernadette S 11 years ago

Love that color!

pamsai
pamsai 11 years ago

thanks Juan for the ID.

pamsai
Spotted by
pamsai

Los Angeles, California, USA

Spotted on Sep 12, 2012
Submitted on Dec 29, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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