Passion Fruit ‘Possum Purple’
Vigorous tropical vine producing edible purple passion fruit. Features deeply lobed leaves and showy, intricate flowers. Grows rapidly and is trained on trellises, fences, or arbors; ‘Possum Purple’ is a self-fertile, heat-adapted selection. Special Features Produces edible passion fruit; attracts bees and butterflies; provides dense coverage on structures; fast screening. Problems & Solutions Root rot […]
Snail Vine
Fast-growing subtropical twining vine (syn. Cochliasanthus caracalla) valued for uniquely coiled, snail-shaped fragrant flowers in lavender, purple and cream. Thrives in low-desert summer heat on a support but is frost-tender. Special Features Highly fragrant, ornamentally unique coiled flowers; attracts butterflies and bees; fast coverage Problems & Solutions Frost tender (cut back and mulch after freeze; […]
Coral Passion Flower
Vigorous tendril-climbing vine with coral-pink to salmon-red flowers. Provides fast cover for trellises and fences. Frost-tender in the low desert and needs a protected microclimate with winter frost protection. Special Features Showy coral to salmon-red flowers; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; host plant for Gulf Fritillary larvae; fast structure cover Problems & Solutions Frost sensitive (shelter […]
Bonaire Wind Hibiscus
A compact tropical hibiscus with glossy green foliage and large, warm orange flowers with a darker red eye; best grown in a sheltered location in Phoenix. Special Features Showy tropical flowers; attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; suitable for containers and sheltered patios. Problems & Solutions Frost-sensitive: cover during freezes or move containers into bright, protected shelter. […]