Passiflora trifasciata

Wide pink bands follow the main veins of the 3-lobed foliage nearly to the tips of the bronze-green dark green leaves with a purple reverse. The Tri-Color Passionvine produces 1" white passion flowers are a standout against the beautifully marked foliage. Great for covering a fence or trellis.The question has been asked if this is a good choice for the Gulf Fritillary and other butterfly species that use Passiflora as a host. To my knowledge and after much research on the internet no one expert mentions this species specifically as a host to these butterflies even though most reliable resources mention that 'Passiflora species' or 'Various Passiflora species' are used as host plants. To date we have not seen a single caterpillar or egg on our plants here. We would love to know if anyone has witnessed successful rearing of these butterflies on Passiflora trifasciata as we too are big fans of these fluttering wonders in our garden.

This species from Brazil, Ecuador and Peru is nearly unequaled for foliage color! The three lobed leaves have central markings of light green and pink over a dark green base. The underside of the foliage gets a rich purple hue, too! This and its diminutive size make it a great choice for hanging baskets. The vine isn't shy to flower either with a steady procession of cute little white flowers throughout the growing season. This vine is a great choice for those who live in colder climates and want to bring their plant in for the winter. Just keep it in a sunny window until the weather warms up again.