Passiflora holosericea

Botanical Name: Passiflora holosericea

Native Region/Environment: Southwestern Mexico, Cuba and Venezuela.

Sun/Light: Full sun. 

Temperature:  Heat tolerant.  USDA zones 10-12

Water:  Frequent but allow top of soil to feel dry to the touch.  No standing water to prevent root rot.

Soil:  Loose draining fertile sol composition.

Growth Pattern:  Evergreen climbing vine in zone 11 or 12

Mature Size:  Easy grower but requires a pergola, trellis or fence to climb upon.  Relatively compact with vines typically 5' in length

Attributes:  Fragrant blooming passion flower vine is an endless summer showboat featuring continuous white flowers, with yellow filaments and a blood-red coronal center.  Flowers often appear in clusters adding to their magnificence. as the name implies the leaves are soft and velvety to the touch.

Attractor:  Butterflies and bees.

Pot:  4"