Passiflora incarnata

Species

Also called maypop, purple passionflower, true passionflower, wild apricot, wild passion vine

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Passiflora incarnata
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Fact sheet

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Typevine

“The genus mostly produces tendril-bearing vines” — Passiflora - Wikipedia

Days to germination8 days

“Time to 50% emergence: 8 days” — Germinating Passionflower Seeds (Passiflora incarnata, Maypop) - Practical Seed Ecology

Germination temperature56 °F

from Passiflora · “The majority of species in this genus grow best in regions where temperatures do not fall below 32°F.” — How to Grow and Care for Passionflowers | Gardener’s Path

Lightfull sun to partial shade

“Prefers full sun to partial shade” — Passiflora Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Waterwhen the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry

“When the top 3-5 cm of soil is dry” — Passiflora incarnata (maypop) care guide | Growli

Soil pH6–8

“Soil pH: 6 to 8” — Passiflora Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Hardiness zones6 to 10

“Growing Region: Zones 6 to 10.” — Passiflora Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Spacing24–35 in

“Spacing 24 to 36 inches (60—90 cm).” — Passiflora Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners

Height157.5–236 in

“It is a woody, evergreen climber and grows rapidly, reaching up to 6 m in height.” — Passion Flower Uses, Benefits & Dosage

Propagationseed

“How to Grow Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) from Seed” — Germinating Passionflower Seeds (Passiflora incarnata, Maypop) - Practical Seed Ecology

Transplantwhen they are 10 inches (25 cm) high

from Passiflora · “Transplant the young vines when they are 10 inches (25 cm) high” — How to Germinate Passiflora - World of Flowering Plants

Ready whendeep yellow-orange, purple, or red and begun to crinkle on the exterior

from Passiflora · “When the fruit has ripened to deep yellow-orange, purple, or red and begun to crinkle on the exterior, the seeds will be ripe for planting.” — How to Grow and Care for Passionflowers | Gardener’s Path

Edible partsfruit

“Some species are noted for their ornate flowers, others for their edible fruit. Common species include P. incarnata, P. edulis, P. alata, P. laurifolia, and P. quadrangularis.” — Passion Flower Uses, Benefits & Dosage

Toxicitynot toxic

“Mildly toxic to pets” — Passiflora incarnata (maypop) care guide | Growli

Pestsaphids, spider mites, scale insects, caterpillars

“aphids, spider mites, scale insects, and caterpillars” — Common Pests And Diseases That Can Harm Passionflower Plants | ShunCy

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