Asarina Seeds – Joan Lorraine

Asarina ‘Joan Lorraine’ is a graceful climbing plant admired for its charming lavender-blue trumpet-shaped blooms and lush green foliage. This fast-growing vine is perfect for hanging baskets, trellises, fences, or garden walls, offering an elegant cascade of color throughout the warm months. Known for its extended blooming period and ease of growth, Asarina brings a delicate yet vibrant look to any garden setting.

Features:

• Produces soft lavender-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers.

• Vigorous climbing or trailing vine ideal for vertical gardens.

• Long blooming season from late spring through fall.

• Compact and lush growth suitable for containers or ground cover.

• Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

• Easy to grow and maintain with minimal care.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Asarina scandens ‘Joan Lorraine’

• Common Name (US): Climbing Snapdragon

• Plant Type: Tender Perennial (grown as Annual in cooler zones)

• Bloom Color: Lavender-Blue

• Bloom Size: 1–2 inches

• Plant Height: 6–8 feet when supported

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Days to Bloom: 80–100 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; transplant after danger of frost has passed

• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (Annual in Zones 2–8)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 2–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–8: April to May

  • Zones 9–11: February to March

• Uses: Hanging baskets, trellises, fences, containers, decorative garden walls