Can I grow a Passion Flower in Ontario, zone 5? Will it last through winter?

the_show_for_show · #1 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 04:42 AM

At the nursey, I found a passion flower (here is a picture I found http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Passiflora_Incense.jpg ) I am going to get two of them, and grow them up a 9 foot arch. But, will they surive the winter here? I live in ontario, zone 5.
Ontario canada, i live close to ottawa.

vanman · #2 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 04:45 AM

Just where is zone 5??

plowmscat · #3 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 04:45 AM

Sorry, they will not. But plant them as an annual. I live in the southern united states and they are semi perennial at best.

They are bad to the bone though are they not?

The blossom is entirely edible and has a calming effect.