Passiflora
vitifolia Scarlet Flame ~ Red Granadilla
Passiflora vitifolia is a
big Passion Vine. The leaves are a leathery 3 inches across.
The red flowers are almost as big. Passiflora vitifolia is tender at
the hint of frost. The Red Granadilla requires regular
water. Passiflora vitifolia is pollinated by hummingbirds.
With these red blossoms this is no surprise. Passion vines have
interesting methods
of spreading pollen. And intriguing egg
mimic appendages to fool butterflies that wish to deposit their eggs.
