PASSION FLOWER VINE
Pasiflora coerulea
Native to tropical America, the Pasiflora was
taken to Rome in the early 1600s. Papal scholars
interpreted the 10 petals to represent the 10
apostles at the crucifixion of Jesus. The filaments
represented the crown of thorns, the 5
anthers the wounds and the 3 stigmas, the nails.
Growing quickly to 200 cm in a single season,
they bloom profusely with an abundance of 8-
10 cm. white flowers overlaid by a thick halo of
blue filaments. Give them a light, sunny site,
lots of rich soil and regular feedings of organic
fertilizer and they will reward you with a great
show. They will also do well inside if given a
large container and a warm sunny window.
$3.00
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