The listing, 20 Passiflora Caeruelea seeds (passion flower) has ended.
Passionflower imbues a tropical feel to any garden, thanks to its gorgeous and intricate flowers that appear in a rainbow of colors. Most varieties of this fast-growing vine are perennial in the tropics, and they're wonderful annuals or houseplants in cold-winter climates. Because of its quick growth rate, passionflower is a top pick for growing on lattice to create a beautiful privacy screen all summer long.
Grow passionflower in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Most grow better if they're too dry than too wet.
Light:SunZones:6-10Plant Type:Indoor Plant,VinePlant Height:Climbs to 30 feetPlant Width:Climbs to 30 feetFlower Color:B, purple, green, or white flowers, depending on varietyBloom Time:Blooms spring, summer, fall, and winter, depending on varietyLandscape Uses:Containers,Beds & Borders,PrivacySpecial Features:Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Fragrant,Attracts Butterflies,Deer Resistant,Easy to GrowPassiflora incarnata derived the early common name of Maypop from
the way it just seems to 'pop' out of the ground in May.
Maypops were eventually renamed as the Passion Flower by missionaries in the early 1500s.
The missionaries believed (or professed) that several parts of the plant, including
the petals, rays, and sepals, symbolized features of the crucifixion of Christ.
Regardless of what you choose to call the Passiflora caeruelea vine,
these 3 inch diameter flowers are very unique and beautiful.
Fruit is a yellow orange in color.
They begin blooming in July and continue until frost.
The vines can easily grow up to 15 feet in a season.
Grow it on a fence or trellis, or simply allow it to scramble harmlessly over your shrubs and trees.