Cup-and-Saucer Vine

Cobaea scandens

Family: Polemoniaceae

Heady & Exotichoneysweet

SeasonSummer–Autumn

OriginMexico

IntensityModerate

LifespanAnnual

About This Flower

Heady & Exotic · Summer–Autumn bloomer

Cup-and-saucer vine produces remarkable large flowers that change from green through white to deep purple as they age, the cup-shaped corolla resting on a flat green saucer of calyx and carrying a honey sweetness.

Symbolism & Meaning

desire to please, growing love

In the Victorian language of flowers, cup-and-saucer vine means “Desire to please”.

Habitat & Environment

Mexico

Cup-and-Saucer Vine is native to Mexico.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameCobaea scandens
FamilyPolemoniaceae
Native ToMexico
Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
LifespanAnnual

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