Native to the eastern US, this is one of the hardiest passionflowers. It can survive temps as low as -20 degrees. It is an herbaceous species that dies down to tuberous roots in the winter. The leaves are shaped like duck's feet and the flowers are small and yellow followed by dark purple berries. Photo courtesy of Maurizio Vecchia.
Description
Subgenus: Decaloba, Supersection: Decaloba, Section: Decaloba. Native to the eastern US, this is one of the hardiest passionflowers. It can survive temps as low as -20 degrees. It is an herbaceous species that dies down to tuberous roots in the winter. The leaves are shaped like duck's feet and the flowers are small and yellow followed by dark purple berries. Photo courtesy of Maurizio Vecchia.