purple passionflower
Posted on September 08, 2008 by Stacy Shuler
Passiflora (passionflower, granadilla)
My mother-in-law grew this beautiful purple passionflower at her home in Eutawville, SC. What a gorgeous show this flower makes, even if it's only for a day. I've been told that butterflies love this plant so much that they will make there cocoons right there in the vines.
According to American horticultural Society's "plant propagation" by Alan Toogood, you can propagate this plant with cuttings or by using the seeds that are enclosed in the fruits that appears once the flower drops off. To use the seeds, you'll need to wash, dry, then soak in warm water for 24 hours before they germinate.
Barbara intends to try her hand at propagating this beauty. I can't wait to hear all about it.