Growing requirements

Hardiness zones: 5-9; hardy to minus 10 degrees. Winter protection is

advisable for freeze-prone areas.

Sun: Full sun or light shade

Water: Medium

Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained. Clay- tolerant when consistent moisture provided.

Maintenance: plant spreads by underground rhizomes, and its suckers can be pulled to control spread. Pruning back and pinching results in more compact growth.

Propagation: From seed, cutting, or division.

Pests and diseases: None serious. Passionflower is deer-resistant.