Passiflora

(Passifloraceae - passion flower family)

Passionflower. About 400 species of tendril-climbing vines, native mostly to Central and South America. Often cultivated for their foliage, showy flowers of intricate structure, and edible fruit.

caerulea

evgrn vine • ht to 30' or more • zones 8-10

blue passionflower

fragrant, screen, sun
Brazil to Argentina

Fast-growing, with leaves divided into narrow, finger-like segments. The spicily fragrant, blue and white flowers are 2-4" across. One of the hardiest of the evergreen passionflowers, it is root hardy to zone 6 with winter protection, and top hardy to about 10° F. Blossoms appear primarily in spring on the previous season's growth, so it often will not flower if the top growth is killed in winter. Does well in containers.

cat # 3I2B
$10.95 each / 3+, $10.50 ea

lutea

peren vine • ht 10' • zones 5-10

yellow passionflower

native, sun
PA & FL to OK & TX

A dainty, delicate appearing vine, but probably the most cold-hardy of the passionflowers. Leaves are attractively dappled with light colored splotches. Flowers are yellow-green, about 1/2" across. Mulch for winter in zone 5, at least until well established.

cat # 3I3A
$9.95 each