Crimson Passion Flower

Passiflora Vitifolia

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Overview

The Crimson Passion Flower, Passiflora vitifolia, graces landscapes with vivid red petals and striking stamens. This climbing vine, reaching lengths up to 20 feet, is ideal for trellises or walls, flourishing in full sun. Heart-shaped leaves measuring 3-8 inches provide a lush backdrop. It thrives in USDA zones 10-11, with fast growth and large, fragrant blooms up to 4 inches wide that attract hummingbirds and butterflies from summer to fall.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical

Crimson Passion Flower (Passiflora Vitifolia) — fragrant blooms up to 4 inches wide that attract hummingbirds and butterflies from summer to fall

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Passifloraceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Photos (103)

Crimson Passion Flower (Passiflora Vitifolia) — ovate leaves that grow up to 6 inches long; enhancing your garden's ecological diversity, image 92

Crimson Passion Flower (Passiflora Vitifolia) — Well-draining soil is vital to prevent root rot; native to Central and South America, image 98

Crimson Passion Flower (Passiflora Vitifolia) — the Crimson Passion Flower is a host plant for various butterfly species; it requires a supportive, image 99

Crimson Passion Flower (Passiflora Vitifolia) — including the longwing butterflies; consider its rapid growth and maintenance needs, image 100

Crimson Passion Flower (Passiflora Vitifolia) — consider its rapid growth and maintenance needs; potentially reaching heights of 15 to 20 feet and, image 103

Crimson Passion Flower (Passiflora Vitifolia) — It's also moderately salt-tolerant; this species is renowned for its striking red blossoms that span, image 102

Crimson Passion Flower (Passiflora Vitifolia) — enhancing your garden's ecological diversity; this climbing vine, reaching lengths up to 20 feet, image 101

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