Corky Stem Passion Flower Passiflora suberosa Live Plant - 2–8in Starter Vine for Butterfly Gardens
About This Plant
Corky Stem Passion Flower, Passiflora suberosa, is a perennial climbing and trailing vine valued as a butterfly host plant. It grows as a vigorous vine suitable for trellises, fences, trees, or groundcover, producing small passion flowers and fruit under the right conditions.
What You Will Receive
1 live Corky Stem Passion Flower plant, in a healthy, well-rooted starter form, approximately 2–8 inches tall. Shipped without a nursery pot. Not blooming at shipment. Plant size and appearance may vary slightly between individuals.
Growing Information
- Common Name: Corky Stem Passion Flower / Corkystem Passionflower
- Botanical Name: Passiflora suberosa
- Plant Type: Perennial climbing and trailing vine
- Growth Stage: Young well-rooted starter plant
- Sun Requirements: Bright filtered light while young; gradually more sun as it matures
- Soil: Quality, well-draining potting mix
- Watering: Moderate; maintain moisture without waterlogging
- Mature Height: Vines can reach approximately 6–15 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under favorable conditions
- USDA Zones: Approximately 8–11
- Container Friendly: Yes
Care Tip
Keep the young plant out of harsh direct sunlight immediately after arrival. Start in a small container (about 4 inches) with a quality well-draining growing medium, then gradually increase sunlight as the plant establishes. Use a trellis or climbing support as the vine grows.
Live Plant Notice
Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.
Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.
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