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Passiflora mollissima
Also Known As
- Banana Fruit Passion Vine
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 10'-20'
- W: 3'-20'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Passiflora mollissima plant details
Passiflora mollissima is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Passiflora mollissima
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: passifloraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: long-blooming, trellis, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora mollissima
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Passiflora mollissima
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- fall
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
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- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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