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Passiflora Vitifolia

Passiflora vitifolia a.k.a. Crimson Passion Flower

 

Passiflora vitifolia is a species of Passiflora. It is a vine with cylindric stems covered in red-brown hairs when young. The leaves are three-lobed, up to 15 cm long and 18 cm broad. The flowers are bright red, up to 9 cm diameter. The fruit is a berry 5 cm long and 3 cm broad, containing numerous seeds. ~ wikipedia

 

Fairly fast-growing passionflower vine. The common name is derived from the shape of leaves resembling that of grape leaves. The large (up to 6") flowers may attract butterflies.The vine is moderately hardy and can be killed back by hard freezing temperatures or prolonged frosts. It grows best in slightly cooler climate (than tropical) without frost. Plant the vine in full sun or part shade, it has only moderate drought tolerance. ~ source (www.tradewindsfruit.com)

 

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