These are the seeds from Passiflora jamesonii This vine likes to live in sun to partial shade and it grows to a length of about 30 feet. Passiflora jamesonii blooms repeatedly throughout the year sporting many colors such as red, orange, coral, and apricot which attracts many birds, bees, and butterflies. This is a host plant for the Zebra Long Wing, Zebra Heliconian, Julia Heliconian, Isabellas Heliconian, Banded Orange Heliconian, Mexican Fritillary, Scarce Bamboo Page, Erato Heliconian, Variegated Fritillary, and Gulf Fritillary butterflies. It is also a larval host plant for the Plebeian sphinx Moth. USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11.
🌸 Vibrant Bloom & Growth
This vigorous vine produces showy 4‑inch blossoms in stunning shades of coral to deep salmon‑red, unfurling from spring through fall. The lush dark green foliage and dramatic blooms make every trellis or arbor a tropical spectacle.
Hardiness & Growing Zones
Thrives in USDA Zones 9a–12, tolerating lows around 25 °F (‑4 °C) with light protection. Best in full sun to part shade, it grows fast and can reach up to 15–20 feet in a single season.
Fragrance
Though not strongly fragrant, the flowers carry a delicate tropical hint that enriches any garden space.
Ecological Connections
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Bees & Hummingbirds are regular visitors, drawn by nectar and vibrant color.
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Butterflies, especially Gulf fritillary, feed and lay eggs on passion flower vines.
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Larval host status supports Heliconius and other passion vine specialists, nesting.
Heritage & Fascinating Facts
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Named for botanist William Jameson, this Ecuadorian native carries a legacy of South American elegance.
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The genus Passiflora has long been woven into cultural symbolism—Spanish missionaries once saw the floral structure as representing the crucifixion .
Why You Absolutely Want These Seeds
Planting Passiflora jamesonii invites a lush, living tapestry of color, wildlife, and cultural storytelling. It transforms your space into a pollinator paradise, attracting buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its evergreen growth and profusion of radiant blossoms bring tropical flair to trellises, fences, patios, or containers. As a nod to cultural history and ecological impact, each seed carries the promise of vibrant springtime for years to come.
Elevate your garden with this one‑of‑a‑kind passion vine—where beauty, ecology, and heritage entwine.