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Passiflora incarnata

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Names

Common Names
Maypop, Passionflower, Pasionaria, Apricot Vine

Growth

Height
6-8 feet
Spread
3-6 feet
Growth Rate
about 20–30 feet per season

Appearance

Bloom Color
White with purple crown, pale purple to almost white, pink and purple
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
No fall color change; the foliage stays green.

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 6-7
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally Full Sun; tolerates Partial Sun and Partial Shade
Soil Type
No single ideal soil; well-drained, average-fertility soils are suitable, preferably loamy or sandy soils that retain moisture; tolerates acidic to slightly alkaline conditions; can grow in sand, loam, or clay with occasional wetness; pH 6.0–7.0; avoid heavy clay that stays waterlogged.
Soil Drainage
Moist, well-drained soil
Soil pH
6.0-7.0---------------------------------------- Slightly acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Summer and Fall
Bloom Time
Summer and Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Cuttings, Layering, Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Bees: Yes (sources), Butterflies: Yes (sources), Other pollinators: Yes (sources), Hummingbirds: Not mentioned (sources), Birds: Not mentioned (sources)

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
L.
Publication
Sp. Pl. : 959 (1753)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Passifloraceae
Genus
Passiflora

Synonyms

Granadilla incarnata Passiflora rigidula Passiflora edulis var. kerii Passiflora kerii Passiflora incarnata var. integriloba

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024