Texas Passionflower

Texas passionflower is a perennial vine that grows to about 6’, but in optimal conditions can
grow to 18-20’. Stems often run on the ground if not trained to a fence, arbor, or trellis. It
produces small 1”-2” white to pale lavender flowers from May until fall. The fruits are bright
red.

Planting Sites: Texas passionflower grows in partial shade or full sun. It prefers well-drained sand or loam, but will
grow in clay and limestone soils

Planting Instructions: Dig the hole slightly larger than, but the same depth as, the nursery container. Carefully remove
plant from container and gently loosen any compacted or circling roots around the root ball. Plant at the same depth
as the soil in the container. Add 2 to 3 inches of mulch.

Watering Instructions: Water well after planting, using a root stimulator mixed according to directions. To promote
deep roots that will withstand drought, water deeply whenever the soil has dried to a depth of an inch or two.

Comments: Host plant for the Gulf Fritillary butterfly. Moderately deer resistant. In sandy conditions, the vine may
sucker profusely and become somewhat aggressive.

Planting and care instructions provided by the
Lindheimer Chapters of the Native Plant Society of Texas