Description
Passiflora incarnata, the cold hardiest of all passion flowers. So, if you want an exotic, tropical looking plant, but you don’t live somewhere hot, this is the vine for you. It grows and flowers profusely even in colder climates adding a touch of exotic flare to any garden. In fact, it will even produce edible fruit in northern climates.
Small to medium light purple blooms are produced in abundance all summer long. Despite not having flowers as big as some other varieties, Passiflora incarnata more than makes up for it with volume. In addition, this is one of the easiest vines to grow, as it will reward you for your neglect with flowers, lots of flowers. If pollinated, the flowers are followed with small fruits you can eat. Best of all, it is a native plant that is pollinator and wildlife friendly. You will likely find, that this vine is a magnet for both pollinators and fritillary butterfly larvae.
When it gets frozen in the fall, it dies back to the ground and reappears in May resulting in its common name ‘maypop’. Also, it will sucker from the roots and spread sending up new stems where the roots have run to. You can control its spread by simply pulling or cutting down the unwanted sprouts.
You should plant it in full sun and provide it with plenty of water during the growing season to get the most flowers. However, to successfully overwinter this vine, it will need to be located in a well drained spot.
For each item added to your cart, you will receive 1 starter plant in a 2.5” pot. A photo example of the starter plants we ship can be found on our Ordering and Shipping FAQ page. The plants are well rooted and are ready to be potted into a larger container.
Not quite what you’re looking for?
Check out our Cold Hardy Passiflora for other cold hardy options, or our Cold Hardy Fruiting Bundle if you are looking for a pollination partner to get fruit.
Looking for a complementary variety to grow for fritillary butterfly larvae?
Bahama Blue and Incense are great choices, and makes excellent additions to a butterfly garden.
Hardiness Zone: 6
What does hardiness zone 6 mean?
It means that this Passiflora is cold tolerant and does not require protection from freezing temperatures. If you are growing it outdoors, it can survive temperatures down to about 0 degrees as long as it is in a well drained spot. The top will be killed to the ground, but it should re-sprout from the roots. Additionally, in colder areas, it would benefit from a protective winter mulch. If grown in a container, it will need to have the roots protected from freezing temperatures.
Not sure what your hardiness zone is?
Check out the USDA Interactive Zone Map to find out!
Need more growing instructions?
Check out our Passion Flower Care page.
What about our shipping policies?
Please visit our Ordering and Shipping FAQ to find out more about what you can expect when ordering from us.
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