Passion Flower
Passiflora incarnata
Passifloraceae · Vine
Passion flower, or Maypop, is a unique and exotic-looking vine known for its intricate, often fragrant flowers and edible fruit. It brings a tropical feel to temperate gardens and attracts various pollinators.
- · Provide a trellis or fence for its tendrils to climb.
- · Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially in hot weather.
- · Protect from hard freezes in colder zones or grow as an annual.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 6-9
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low-moderate
- Type: Vine
- Mature size: 10-20 ft tall · 3-6 ft wide
- Bloom season: Summer to fall · Lavender, white, purple
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to 0F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Well-drained, consistently moist soil
- Growth rate: Fast
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