Passion Flower
Passiflora Membranacea
Overview
Passiflora membranacea, commonly known as Passion Flower, is a lively climber with exquisitely complex flowers, featuring a distinctive crown of violet filaments atop 5 white petals. This perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade, achieving a spread of up to 6 feet wide and climbing to heights of 10-15 feet. It prefers well-drained soil, is hardy in USDA zones 9-11, and attracts pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.
Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type VineClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Vine
- Family
- Passifloraceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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