Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Passifloraceae

Genus:

Passiflora

Species:

Passiflora morifolia

USDA Symbol:

PAMO6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees, birds

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:

prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–365 days

Notes:

Germination is often erratic and slow; scarification and warm stratification may improve results. Fresh seed germinates more reliably.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI