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Passiflora incarnata 'Maypop'
Purple Passionflower
- Rapid growing vine
- Thrives on trellises, arbors, walls, or fences
- Fragrant, purple and white flowers
- Fruits can be eaten off the vine or used in jelly
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant. Mulching is beneficial. Can spread by root suckers to cover large areas in good conditions and can be removed if desired. Plant in a protected area that is sheltered by a wall or other structure. Pruning can be done after flowering for light cuts and in late winter -early spring for thinning overgrown sections and cutting off dead stems. Plants benefit from fertilizer from spring through mid-summer.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Summer Bloomer
- Focal Point
- Climbing
- Edible
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Heat Tolerant
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Climbing
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Passiflora
Common Name: Passionflower
Fast-growing, herbaceous vine with three-lobed, dark green leaves. Fragrant purple or purple and white flowers have fringed petals and bloom in summer. Fleshy, egg-shaped fruits called maypops appear in July and mature to a yellowish color in fall. Great for trellises, walls and fences.