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Passifloraamethystina

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Family
Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Passiflora (pass-iff-FLOR-uh)
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Species
amethystina (am-eth-ee-STEE-nuh)
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Synonym
Decaloba onychina
Passiflora bangii
Passiflora laminensis
Passiflora onychina
Passiflora violacea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Brandon, Florida

Clearwater, Florida

Brunswick, Georgia

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CaptMicha
Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) | September 2005 | positive

Amethyst is a sprawling, slender vine with elongated flowers. The flowers carry no scent.

My vine puts out atleast five fl...Read More

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