Passionflower
Passiflora antioquiensis
- Native to:
- Colombia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Passifloraceae
- Genus:
- Passiflora
- Species:
- Passiflora antioquiensis
- USDA Symbol:
- PAAN15
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to cloud forests, prefers organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 30–365 days
- Notes:
- Germination is often slow and erratic; fresh seed germinates more readily. Bottom heat around 70-85°F may improve results.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI