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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Delicious fruit looking like a straight banana, 4-6" long, are borne year-round and more heavily from late spring to fall in temperate climates like ours. Beautiful pendant 4-5" light pink flowers are produced just as often, emerging from long, soft green tubes, bringing elegance, hummers and butterflies. Rich, loamy soil. Tolerates brief frost to 28 °F. Super fast growing to 20’+.

Gardening facts about Passiflora mollissima plant

How to Grow Passiflora mollissima

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • spring
    • summer
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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