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Passiflora helleri
Passiflora helleri

Vining ornamental passion flower bearing small, 1", dark-purple fruits with a soft skin.

Description: A fast-growing vine that does well trailing and climbing along fences. During Spring, the vine flowers profusely, making an amazing ornamental. Flowers can remain for a few months, followed by the small, pretty, purple fruits. The plant is quite attractive to butterflies.

Passiflora helleri flower

Hardiness: Unknown, but the vine is hardy to at least 30F, possibly lower.

Growing Environment: Grows nicely in full-sun and part-shade. Water regularly during warm months. Once established, the vine generally needs minimal care.

Propagation: By seeds. By stem cuttings.

Passiflora helleri growing along a fence

Uses: Grown as an ornamental, generally for its ornate flowers.

Native Range: Native to tropical America.