This vine has downy twining stems that form a dense habit using tendrils to climb. It has dark glossy green lobed leaves and the pale pink saucer-shaped flowers appear singularly from late summer to winter.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11 

Passiflora mollissima is naturally found in northern South America growing in tropical woodlands. It prefers an open sunny to semi shaded position and grows in moist fertile soils. It is drought tender and mildly frost tolerant but will not persistent in regions with regular frosts. 

The Banana Passion Flower is grown for its flowers and climbing habit. It is grown on wire fences or over structures for screening or can be used as a ground cover. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in one season and is moderately long lived. This plant is not commonly cultivated in some countries including Australia as it is regarded as a weed. ID 3157

Passiflora (pă-si-FLŌ-ra) mollissima (moh-LISS-ee-mah)

Passifloraceae (pas-ih-flor-AY-see-ee)
Passion flower and Granadillo