Passiflora alata

Also Known As

Fragrant Granadilla
Passion Flower
Passion Vine
Passionflower
Passionvine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 5'-20'

planting zones

10a-11

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Passiflora alata plant details

Passiflora alata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Passiflora alata

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora alata

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With its beautiful, fragrant flowers, Passiflora alata is a definite favorite among passion flowers. A vigorous grower from 10-20’, it bears in late Summer to early Fall absolutely stunning, pendulous flowers, 4” across, with dark crimson petals (actually sepals) & fascinating violet & white striped filaments. The large, almost leathery leaves are attractive year around. Grown in home gardens & commercially for its fragrant edible fruit in Brazil, we are lacking its pollinator here in the U.S. so you’ll probably need two plants and will have to hand pollinate to achieve fruit. Cold hardy to 28-30 °F, it can be brought inside during Winter in colder climates. Best grown in a warm spot in rich, regularly watered soil. Flowers appear on new growth, so any pruning should be done early in the season. Can be grown in a large container too.