Passiflora incarnata – Passion Flower (B&B.DR.H.HMR.M.NB.OP)

Ecosystem Services:
(B)-Birds                                             (B&B)-Birds & Butterflies

(BTF)-Butterflies                             (BW)-Black Walnut Resistant

(DR)-Deer Resistant                      (DRGHT)-Drought Resistant

(EC)-Erosion Control                    (EVR)-Evergreen

(FC)-Fall Color                                 (FRG)-Fragrant

(GRD)-Groundcover                      (H)-Host plant

(HMR)-Hummingbirds                (M)-Mammals

(MTH)-Moths                                   (N)-Nectar

(NB)-Native Bees                            (NST)-Nesting Material

(OP)-Other pollinators                 (RR)-Rabbit Resistant

(SHWY)-Showy                                (SPC)-Specimen Plant

Passionflower is a rapidly growing, trailing or climbing perennial or herbaceous perennial. It is a member of the passion vine family (Passifloraceae). It is native to the southeastern and south-central parts of the United States, as well as Bermuda.

Passionflower is a rapid-growing, trailing vine that climbs by axillary tendrils. It is woody in warm winter climates but dies to the ground in cold winter climates. It grows in average-fertility, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Although this vine is tolerant of drought, a loose mulch can help to keep the roots cool. Under optimum growing conditions it spreads by root suckers to cover large areas. 

This is the hardiest of the passionflower vines, and it does not have to climb in order to produce flowers. If a bushy growth habit is preferred, pinch the vines back after the first growing season.

This plant is moderately resistant to damage from deer. The showy flowers and edible fruit make it an excellent choice for an edible, an arbor, pergola, trellis, fence or wall near a patio, where its showy flowers can be enjoyed.

This plant has an extreme flammability rating and should not be planted within the defensible space of your home. 

Host plant for both the Gulf and Variegated fritillary butterflies.