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Passiflora x atropurpurea

Also Known As

  • Passiflora 'Atropurpurea'
  • Passiflora atropurpurea
  • Atropurpurea Passion Flower
  • Passionvine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 12'-30'
  • W: 3'-30'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Passiflora x atropurpurea plant details

Passiflora x atropurpurea is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Passiflora x atropurpurea

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 30 FT - wide, 12 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, trellis, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora x atropurpurea

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

3-5" wide exotic looking flowers with purplish-red petals and sepals are topped by a corona of contrasting white filaments are produced throughout the warmer months or nearly year round under warm frost free conditions. Atropurpurea Passionflower is a vigorous growing and free flowering vine that may reach 30'H if given support. Cross pollinated flowers may produce edible fruit. Where not hardy it can be overwintered indoors with sufficient light.

Gardening facts about Passiflora x atropurpurea plant

How to Grow Passiflora x atropurpurea

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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