Snapdragon Vine

Plant Name: Snapdragon Vine , Roving Sailor, Climbing Snapdragon, Little Snapdragon Vine

Maurandella antirrhiniflora A delicate, herbaceous vine which usually reaches 5 ft. or more in length. Small, rose-purple flowers occur on slender pedicels from the axils of triangular, lobed leaves.

Planting Sites: has been known to thrive in infertile, poor soil. However, providing a good amount of organic matter at planting will help send the vine climbing.

Planting Instructions: needs well-draining soil and will rot if the soil remains too wet. Beyond that, snapdragon vine doesn’t require much additional care—applying a layer of mulch around the base of the vine will help retain water during dry spells.

Watering Instructions: This vine is somewhat drought tolerant but will grow best if it receives regular watering. The standard one inch of water per week is more than enough for snapdragon vine and it will survive mild, temporary drought quite nicely.

Comments: Snapdragon vine is a diminutive climber suitable for small trellises and gates or for trailing down from a hanging basket. The flowers resemble miniature, individual snapdragon blossoms. It is fairly cold hardy in Central Texas, protect it north of Austin. The Buckeye butterfly eats snapdragon vine for larval food.

Planting and care instructions provided by the Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas