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Passiflora amethystina

 
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Family: Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Passiflora (pass-iff-FLOR-uh) (Info)
Species: amethystina (am-eth-ee-STEE-nuh) (Info)

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Vines and Climbers

Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time:
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Blue-Green

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

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

Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive CaptMicha On Sep 13, 2005, CaptMicha from Brookeville, MD
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Amethyst is a sprawling, slender vine with elongated flowers. The flowers carry no scent.

My vine puts out atleast five flowers per day. I'm very impressed with this particular passiflora.

Regional...

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

Brandon, Florida
Clearwater, Florida
Brunswick, Georgia



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