Passiflora incarnata
vineZones 6–10nativedeer resistantNative vine with exotic, intricate purple and white flowers followed by edible yellow fruit (maypops). Host plant for Gulf Fritillary butterflies. Dies back in winter.
Remove dead winter stems as new growth emerges from the roots. May be slow to emerge in spring.
Provide trellis, fence, or netting for the vigorous twining growth.
Passionflower spreads by root suckers. Remove unwanted shoots away from the main plant.
Fritillary butterfly caterpillars (orange with black spines) will feed on foliage. This is good! Do not spray.
Yellow fruit (maypops) are edible when ripe. Tart, tropical flavor. Seeds also eaten by wildlife.
Sole host plant for Gulf Fritillary and Variegated Fritillary butterfly caterpillars. Complex flowers attract large carpenter bees and other native pollinators. Fruit eaten by wildlife.
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