Maurandia

Maurandia - An elegant Mexican twining plant, M. barclayana is often grown in the greenhouse, but hardy enough for the open air in summer, and admirably suited for covering trellises. The deep violet flowers are very showy, and there are also white (alba), deep purple (atro-purpurea), and rosy-purple (rosea) varieties. Easily raised from seed sown in early spring in heat, they will flower in the following summer if planted out in May in good soil and sheltered situations.