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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

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!

Gardening facts about Passiflora 'Aphrodite's Purple Nightie' plant

How to Grow Passiflora 'Aphrodite's Purple Nightie'

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
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