Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Passifloraceae

Genus:

Passiflora

Species:

Passiflora cupiformis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by warm stratification then cold stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash