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Products > Hardenbergia violacea 'Happy Wanderer'   Hardenbergia violacea 'Happy Wanderer' - Purple Vine Lilac    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Fabaceae = Pea Family Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Mauve Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Synonyms: [Hardenbergia monophylla] Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Hardenbergia violacea 'Happy Wanderer' (Purple Vine Lilac) - An evergreen vine that climbs by twining stems to 12-16 feet. Simple, oblong (2-4 inches) leaves clothe these stems. Pinkish purple flowers with chartreuse spot in center cascade like small Wisteria blossoms in the winter to early spring. Plant in sun or light shade in hot inland areas. Tolerates and even prefers heavy soil so long as it drains well. Requires little water once established. Hardy to around 23 degrees and short duration dips to slightly lower – expect severe damage if temperatures drop below 20 F. Respond well to pruning and hard pruning can reinvigorate older plants. Other common names for Purple Vine Lilac are Australian Sarsparilla and False Sarsaparilla. The name Hardenbergia honors Franziska Countess von Hardenberg, a 19th century Austrian patron of botany.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]