Passiflora, Blue Passion Flower, Hardy Passion Flower, Passion Vine 'Blue Crown'

Passifloracaerulea

Family
Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Passiflora (pass-iff-FLOR-uh)
Species
caerulea (see-ROO-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By air layering
By tip layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fountain Valley, California

Huntington Beach, California

Hollywood, Florida

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Erath, Louisiana

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | October 2017 | positive

Very easy to grow. Mine is growing in unamended Florida soil, East-facing, and riddled with fallen stucco bits. The growth of it is fast ...Read More

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Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2012 | positive

I love this evergreen butterfly host plant!! It is hardy and easy to train for trellis purpose. It can get out of hand by spreading und...Read More

M
Erath, LA | July 2011 | positive

I picked up this vine in a box at Sam's Club believe it or not. It was about 5 inches long and looked pitiful but it was the only place I...Read More

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