- Passion flower
Botanical name: passiflora amethystina
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: vine 26 ft in height with a 3 ft spread
Bloom time: spring, summer
Hardy zone: zones 2-11
Flower color: purple, blue, pink, white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can spread up to 10 ft per growing season
Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring before new growth begins to emerge and deadhead throughout the growing season as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by cutting below the node and put into water until roots begin to grow
Landscape use: climbing vine to grow up a fence, trellis, etc.
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day, used in creams, lotions, soaps, and cosmetics
Special features: attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
Watering instructions: allow the first 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize in the early spring and continue once a month until early summer
Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall
Best type of soil: loam or sand
Companion plants: milkweed, rex begonia, butterfly weed
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
