Passiflora 'Aphrodite's Purple Nightie'

Also Known As

Aphrodite's Purple Nightie™ Passion Flower

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 3'-12'

planting zones

9a-11

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Passiflora 'Aphrodite's Purple Nightie' plant details

Passiflora 'Aphrodite's Purple Nightie' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 'Aphrodite's Purple Nightie'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, trellis, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora 'Aphrodite's Purple Nightie'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Passiflora ‘Aphrodite’s Purple Nightie’ explodes with large, 3-4 inch wide, intricate blooms of purple petals and sepals that are topped by a halo of deep purple, blue and white filaments. Vines can reach heights of 8-12 feet blooming on new growth. Does not produce edible fruit. Protect from winter cold and wet. Can be grown as a houseplant. To control size, prune hard in spring to refresh plants.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Wow! Excellent flower power on a vigorous vine, Aphrodite's Purple Nightie™ Passion Flower produces an explosion of 3-4" wide flowers composed of purple petals and sepals that are topped by a crown of deep purple, blue, and white filaments. This sterile hybrid from Euroamerican Propagators has garnered top marks in gardens across the US! Provide ample sunlight in a well-drained, fertile soil and stand back as this passion flower may be the star of the show!