Purple Passionflower / Maypop

Purple Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) or "Maypop"  - so called for its popping sound when crushed or its production of flowers and fruit in May - is a vining perennial that produces abundant flowers and foliage that are typically used for tea. The green fruits are edible (albeit not as prodigious as more the fruit oriented Passiflora edulis). This is the cold hardiest of the Passiflora genus, good for climates that have colder winters, and also can survive drought and extreme weather conditions.

Size: Packet: 20 seeds (0.85 gram)

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Purple Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) or "Maypop"  - so called for its popping sound when crushed or its production of flowers and fruit in May - is a vining perennial that produces abundant flowers and foliage that are typically used for tea. The green fruits are edible (albeit not as prodigious as more the fruit oriented Passiflora edulis). This is the cold hardiest of the Passiflora genus, good for climates that have colder winters, and also can survive drought and extreme weather conditions.

Plants can be difficult to start. Reference the Planting Details below for further information.

 

Plant patiently: passionflower is hard to start. Soak seeds for 24 hours in warm water prior to planting. Seeds may also be scarified (lightly nicked to permeate the outer seed coat and facilitate the entry of water) with a light sandpaper. Germination can be prolonged (3 to 6 weeks) and sporadic; not all seeds will come up at once. 



Plant mindfully: passionflower is even harder to get rid of. Established vines are quite aggressive and can grow 30 feet in a year.



Grows best in full sun but can successfully grow in areas with part shade.



Vines need a structure to climb - plant where a fence is or trellis can be erected.

Common Name:
Purple Passionflower
Scientific Name:
Passiflora incarnata
Description:
Ornamental vine with leaves and flowers that can be used ass a soothing tea. Also called Maypop.
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 6b (-5 to 0)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)/Part Shade
Seed In:
Late Winter-Spring
Seeding Depth:
1/2 in.
Days to Sprout:
3-6 weeks
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
68-86
Plant Spacing:
2-5 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
Second year

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