Purple Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Also listed as Granadilla incarnata, Passiflora keri
Also known as Maypop, Maypop Passionflower, Passionflower
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A vigorous native vine with striking purple and white corona filaments and intricate flowers that bloom mid to late summer. Deciduous in winter and known for attracting butterflies.
Why grow it
Its egg-sized fruit has a mildly sweet-tart flavor similar to an apricot and gives an edible harvest alongside its ornamental and wildlife value, with the advantage of winter hardiness across much of the eastern and central US. Unlike tender cultivars, this deciduous vine establishes readily from seed and requires minimal inputs once established. Its late-summer bloom window fills a niche when many native flowering vines have finished, and it supports specialist pollinators and caterpillar hosts that prefer native species.
Watch out for
This vine grows vigorously and can outcompete nearby plantings if not given defined space or occasional pruning to manage its spread. In warmer zones, new growth may emerge earlier than late frosts, so planting in a location with afternoon shade or air drainage can reduce frost damage to tender shoots in spring.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Passifloraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
No widely distinct cultivars; the species itself is typically grown, though seed-grown plants may vary in vigor and hardiness.
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous native vine with striking purple and white corona filaments and intricate flowers that bloom mid to late summer. Deciduous in winter and known for attracting butterflies.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Purple Passionflower grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Its egg-sized fruit has a mildly sweet-tart flavor similar to an apricot and gives an edible harvest alongside its ornamental and wildlife value, with the advantage of winter hardiness across much of the eastern and central US. Unlike tender cultivars, this deciduous vine establishes readily from seed and requires minimal inputs once established. Its late-summer bloom window fills a niche when many native flowering vines have finished, and it supports specialist pollinators and caterpillar hosts that prefer native species.
Watch out for
This vine grows vigorously and can outcompete nearby plantings if not given defined space or occasional pruning to manage its spread. In warmer zones, new growth may emerge earlier than late frosts, so planting in a location with afternoon shade or air drainage can reduce frost damage to tender shoots in spring.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Passifloraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
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Notable Cultivars
No widely distinct cultivars; the species itself is typically grown, though seed-grown plants may vary in vigor and hardiness.