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Maypop (Hardy Passionflower) (Passiflora incarnata)

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Maypop (Hardy Passionflower)

Passiflora incarnata

EdibleZones 6–9climber

Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as maypop, purple passionflower, true passionflower, wild apricot, and wild passion vine, is a fast-growing perennial vine with climbing or trailing stems. A member of the passionflower genus Passiflora, the maypop has large, intricate flowers with prominent styles and stamens. One of the hardiest species of passionflower, it is both found as a wildflower in the southern United States and in cultivation for its edible fruit and striking bluish purple blooms.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

At a glance

Sunlight
Full sun
Water need
Medium
Mature height
5 m
Maintenance
Low
Hardiness
USDA 6–9
Layers
climber

Functional roles

foodfruitmedicinalpollinator

Propagation

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When: Softwood cuttings summer

Hardier than the ornamental passionflower; edible fruit in warm summers.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.