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

Passifloracaerulea

Family
Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Passiflora (pass-iff-FLOR-uh)
Species
caerulea (see-ROO-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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
Blue-Violet
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Citrus Heights, California

Hawthorne, California

Lafayette, California

San Francisco, California

Beaverton, Oregon

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Souderton, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Lafayette, CA | July 2012 | negative

Although the leaf shape is unique and interesting, the flowers are rather commonplace and do not possess much fragrance. In addition, it ...Read More

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Souderton, PA (Zone 6b) | September 2010 | neutral

We have a huge caerulea vine growing on lattice work on the west facing side of our house. It flowers a lot and appears to be very hardy...Read More

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