Passiflora incarnata

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Growing Info

Scarification: Pre-soak seed for 12 hours in warm water.

Stratification: none required

Germination: It is best sown on surface of light soil or peat moss with bottom heat. Seed will germinate in 1-12 months at 68 degrees F.

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

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Passiflora incarnataPassiflora incarnata

Maypop, Purple Passionflower, True Passionflower, Wild Apricot, Wild Passion Flower, Wild Passion Vine

In Stock: 1.252 lb (Total:1.252lb)

Passiflora incarnata

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1.25 lb KY

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

14,454

Quantity:

1.25 lb

Collected in:

Kentucky

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837284

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Pre-soak seed for 12 hours in warm water.

Stratification: none required

Germination: It is best sown on surface of light soil or peat moss with bottom heat. Seed will germinate in 1-12 months at 68 degrees F.

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Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as Maypop or Purple Passionflower, is a captivating addition to any garden with its robust growth, spectacular blooms, and wildlife appeal. Native to the Southeastern U.S., this hardy vine thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9, reaching impressive heights of 10-20 feet in just one season. Maypop’s unique flowers boast a striking combination of white petals crowned with pinkish-purple filaments, blooming prolifically from midsummer into fall, and filling the air with a delightful fragrance. Each bloom showcases intricate details that make it irresistible to pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

In addition to its stunning aesthetics, Maypop produces fleshy, egg-shaped fruits known as maypops. These edible delights transition to a yellowish hue as they ripen, delivering a mildly sweet and tangy flavor perfect for fresh consumption or in recipes like jellies and sorbets.

Easily grown in well-drained soils with access to full sun to part shade, Maypop is a low-maintenance plant that tolerates drought and even thrives in less-than-ideal conditions. Its vigorous growth habit means it can quickly cover trellises, walls, or fences, creating a lush, green oasis. Maypop is not just beautiful but functional, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem by catering to various wildlife, including serving as a larval host for butterflies. However, owners should monitor its spread via root suckers if a controlled growth is desired.