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Passiflora vitifolia
Passionflower
| Topical-looking, short-lived, waxy flowers grow on these rapid-growing, evergreen or deciduous vines grown outdoors only in the southernmost United States. Parts of the short-lived flowers are said to represent elements in the biblical story of Jesus' Passion. Varieties include the popular Blue Passionflower (Passiflora caerulea), which is nearly immune to pests and is less affected by frost. Passiflora alatocaerulea, which has been used in perfume, has fragrant, white flowers, tinted pink and lavender with deep blue or purple crowns. Vines reach 20 to 30 feet tall. Vigorous growth can become a tangle of new and old vines, so thin each spring after second year and support vines on trellises or fences. Outdoors in mild climates, plant with trellis or other support in ground or containers. Use on banks for erosion control. Likes full sun to partial shade. It is a greenhouse plant where winters are cold. Start by seed or cuttings. Water during summer. Watch for caterpillars. |
Bright flowers with yellow filaments and edible fruit offer color and fragrance. The three-lobed, shiny leaves resemble grape leaves and grow to 6 inches across. Undersides and stems are covered with rust-colored fuzz.
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Attributes - Passiflora vitifolia
Plant Type: Vine
Bloom Season: Mid Spring through Late Summer
Flower Color: Red
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 20 ft. to 30 ft.
Width: 30 ft.
Sunlight: Partial Sun, Shade
Climate: Zones 10, 11
Notes: Cut Flowers, Long Blooming, Showy Flowers.
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Related Plants
Passiflora, Passiflora caerulea, Passiflora jamesonii, Passiflora quadrangularis
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