Passiflora suberosa

Also Known As

Corkystem Passion flower
Corkystem Passionvine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 4'-30'
W: 2'-30'

planting zones

10a-11

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Passiflora suberosa plant details

Passiflora suberosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer chartreuse and cream 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 suberosa

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 30 FT - wide, 4 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora suberosa

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tiny yellow to greenish passionflowers are produced throughout the year on what at first glance appears to be a small growing, naturally evergreen to deciduous vine but it can reach 30'H with support but is easily maintained on a 3-4'H trellis. The Corkystem Passionvine is a native of Florida and Texas that is mainly grown as a butterfly caterpillar host plant for the Zebra Longwing (a.k.a. Zebra Heliconian), the Julia Heliconian, and the Gulf Fritillary butterflies. Easy and makes a nice dense vine on smaller trellises. Provide a full to partly sunny position for the densest growth and flowering. Pollinated flowers are followed by dark purple, marble-sized fruit.