Passiflora alata | Winged-Stem Passion Flower

Description: We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Passiflora alata is an evergreen vine in the Passifloraceae family. Its native range is from Ecuador to Brazil and northeast to Argentina. Local people call it ouvaca, which means red star, and another name is fragrant grenadilla. The word alata means winged, which refers to 4 winged stems. It can grow to 20 feet or more in perfect conditions. The leaves are oblong and thick, around 4-6 inches long and 4 inches wide. The fragrant flowers are incredible, as most Passiflora flowers are. They are 3-4 inches in diameter with red petals and impressive corona bands that are purple and white striped. It is in bloom from late summer to early fall. The fruits are delicious and turn yellow when ripe. They are around 3-6 inches long and 2-4 inches in diameter. The bees, birds, and butterflies are attracted to it. It prefers to grow under full sun with well-drained soil. Lightly fertilize once a month with tomato fertilizer. Zones 9-11 Germination Rub the passiflora seeds with a piece of fine-grit sandpaper. Soak seeds for 72 hours. Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds and lightly cover with a medium. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic but maintain a temperature around 65-75F. Germination 30-90 days.

Price: 10.79 USD

Location: San Francisco, California

End Time: 2024-11-05T18:43:55.000Z

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