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Passiflora mollissima

 
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Family: Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Passiflora (pass-iff-FLOR-uh) (Info)
Species: mollissima (maw-LISS-ih-muh) (Info)

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14 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Pink
Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured
Veined

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering
By air layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative jermainiac On Jan 24, 2004, jermainiac from Seattle, WA
(Zone 8a) wrote:

From [HYPERLINK@www.hear.org]
"Initially introduced for ornament and fruit, P. mollissima has become one of the worst forest destroying weeds in the Hawaiian islands, covering thousands of acres of forest on the Big Island and Kaua'i."

On the path up to Kalala'u Valley lookout, this plant was everywhere. Growing into the native trees, covering the hillside. Very pretty flowers and big fruits.

Positive Pitch On Aug 25, 2003, Pitch from Port Washington, NY wrote:

Hi!
Passiflora Mollisima, which in Hawai'i (Kaua'i at least) is known as Banana Polka, is invasive in Kaua'i and other tropical climates. Therefore before planting it make sure you will be able to contain the plant. Seeds can be harvested from fruit after it is yellow (when ripe). Fruit has nice, tangy taste when ripe. Water plant regularly. Very pretty flowers. Enjoy!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Albany, California
San Francisco, California
San Leandro, California



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