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(Passiflora coccinea)
Scarlet Passionflower (Passiflora coccinea)
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Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Passiflora coccinea, commonly known as Scarlet Passionflower, is an evergreen perennial vine native to South American tropical regions, including the Amazon Basin. It can grow to a height of 10-12 feet (3-3.7 meters) and a width of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters). The vine is known for its striking red flowers, which bloom in the summer and fall and are highly ornamental, attracting pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies.
Scarlet Passionflower is valued for its showy flowers and rapid growth, making it a popular choice for trellises, arbors, and fences in tropical and subtropical gardens. It requires a position in full sun or part shade and thrives with medium amounts of water in well-drained soils. While it is not frost-tolerant, in colder climates it can be grown in a greenhouse or as a houseplant. Gardeners should be aware that it can become invasive in suitable climates, spreading through root suckers and seed dispersal. Regular pruning is recommended to control its growth and encourage more prolific flowering.CC BY-SA 4.0
Scarlet Passionflower is valued for its showy flowers and rapid growth, making it a popular choice for trellises, arbors, and fences in tropical and subtropical gardens. It requires a position in full sun or part shade and thrives with medium amounts of water in well-drained soils. While it is not frost-tolerant, in colder climates it can be grown in a greenhouse or as a houseplant. Gardeners should be aware that it can become invasive in suitable climates, spreading through root suckers and seed dispersal. Regular pruning is recommended to control its growth and encourage more prolific flowering.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 10-12 feet
- Width: 3-5 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Red
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to South American tropical regions
Other Names
Common Names: Scarlet Passion Flower, Red Passion Flower
Scientific Names: , Passiflora coccinea, Passiflora fulgens, Passiflora velutina, Passiflora coccinea var. velutina, Passiflora coccinea var. minor, Passiflora monnieri, Passiflora toxicaria, Tacsonia coccinea, Tacsonia fulgens,
GBIF Accepted Name: Passiflora coccinea Aubl.