Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Passifloraceae

Genus:

Passiflora

Species:

Passiflora coccinea

USDA Symbol:

PACO17

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, scarlet

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, butterflies, bees

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:

Prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Scarification improves germination rates. Fresh seed germinates more readily; germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI