species 8,108 observations

Queen's Wreath

Petrea volubilis

Field notes

Petrea volubilis, commonly known as purple wreath, queen's wreath or sandpaper vine, is an evergreen flowering vine in the family Verbenaceae, native to tropical America, that is valued especially for its display of violet flowers.

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1 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Potato Aphid 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Organic
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Salt Wind
Habit: Climbing Creeping Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Vine Houseplant

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.