Passiflora foetida hibiscifolia Starter Plant As its name suggests, Passiflora foetida hibiscifolia is a variety with palmate leaves reminiscent of hibiscus leaves. Originally from Central America, it also has pink flowers and red fruit. A little more pink than Love in the mist. USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11. Passiflora foetida is a North American native host plant for the Gulf Fritillary, the Variegated Fritillary, the Zebra Longwing, and the Julia butterflies.