Holboellia angustifolia var. linearifolia (Sausage Vine) Perennials and Bulbs Native to seasonally moist areas

Native to seasonally moist areas

Leaves are dark green with silver and pinkish red mottling

First time I saw this species growing in a garden the flowers were so bright and vibrant it was the stand out of the day

Blue-violet flowers with black center held on tall stems above foliage

part shadeHeight:  4'Bloom Time:  JuneAttracts:  Birds

Holboellia angustifolia var. linearifolia (Sausage Vine) Perennials and Bulbs Native to seasonally moist areasFamily: Lardizabalaceae Zone: 7 9 Natural Range: China Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Sun, part sun Height: 20' Bloom Time: March to April Attributes: Evergreen. Narrow, dark green palmate leaves with 5 6 leaflets. Many dangling bell shaped white flowers turning pale purple in spring. Large purple fruit. Notes: In the wild this vine scrambles through trees and shrubs. The fruit tends to be well above your head, so collection can be