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Family: Passifloraceae
(pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee) Genus: Passiflora (pass-iff-FLOR-uh) Species: alata (a-LAY-tuh) Synonym:Passiflora latifolia Synonym:Passiflora phoenicia
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsVines and Climbers Water Requirements UnknownSun Exposure Full SunFoliage TexturedFoliage Color UnknownHeight over 40 ft. (12 m)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color RedLavender Medium Purple Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom semi-hardwood cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost By air layering Seed Collecting Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storingAllow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds |