Blue Passionflower

Scientific Name: Passiflora caerulea

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11

Approximate number of seeds per kilogram (pound) : 193,600 (88,000)

Sun: full sun

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, do not overwater

Soil: cover with 1/8 inch, use a loose, gravelly,well-drained soil. 

 Temperature: 21 to 30 degrees Celsius (70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: do not crowd as root system can be deep and extensive

Germination Time: 1 to 3 months

The blue passionflower is native to Brazil and Argentina.  Starting the passion flower from seeds requires some patience and determination, but the reward is worth the wait.  Once germinated, the vine grows quickly and produces numerous intricate bluish-purple blooms.  Germination is aided by soaking seeds overnight prior to sowing and maintaining warm, moist soil.