Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Passifloraceae

Genus:

Passiflora

Species:

Passiflora edulis

USDA Symbol:

PAED

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

900 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in nutrient-rich soils with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; older seed may take longer or have reduced viability. Requires warm temperatures (20-30°C) for optimal germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI