Asarina scandens, often called climbing snapdragon, is a graceful and vigorous annual or tender perennial vine that brings both elegance and charm to vertical spaces in the garden. Native to Mexico and sometimes classified under the genus Maurandya, this twining climber is admired for its ability to cover trellises, fences, or arches with a soft tapestry of lush, ivy-like foliage and a profusion of snapdragon-shaped flowers. Its slender stems can reach 6 to 10 feet in a single season, twining gently around supports and producing delicate, triangular, or heart-shaped green leaves that lend a fresh, airy texture. From summer well into autumn, Asarina scandens is adorned with an abundance of tubular blooms, usually in shades of violet, pink, purple, or white, each flower flaring into a two-lipped form that resembles miniature snapdragons and draws in hummingbirds and pollinators. Despite its refined appearance, it is relatively easy to cultivate, thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, moderately fertile soil, and performing especially well in warm, sheltered sites. Gardeners often grow it as a seasonal climber in containers with supports, where its trailing habit can also spill gracefully from hanging baskets or balcony boxes, providing a cascading effect. Long valued as both an ornamental and a conversation piece, Asarina scandens offers a romantic, old-fashioned beauty paired with adaptability, making it an ideal choice for adding vertical color, movement, and softness to small gardens, patios, or cottage-style plantings.