Passion Flower

Passiflora species

Physical Characteristics

Passiflora species is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a fast rate. It is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

A range of hybrids of garden origin.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known