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Two-Flowered Passion Flower
Passiflora biflora

An exotic and interesting Passiflora known for its white blooms which occur in pairs.

Description: A fast-growing vine with semi-lobed leaves. Vines may grow many feet in a single season.

Hardiness:Exact hardiness unknown. Probably hardy to frosts and some sources claim hardiness as low as 15-20F.

Growing Environment: Grow in full sun or part shade. Water regularly. Once established it is extremely fast-growing.

Propagation: By seeds, which can take weeks to a few months to sprout. Seeds should be planted in warm soil and soaked for 24-48 hours in warm water prior to planting. Giberrelic acid treatments helps as well. Also propagated by stem cuttings.

Uses: Grown as an ornamental for its pretty flowers.

Native Range: Native to the Americas. It also grows wild in parts of Southern Florida.