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Passiflora incarnata

Family Passifloraceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 1.8 - 9 m (6 - 30 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.8 m (3 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The vine Passiflora incarnata (maypop passion flower) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, multi-coloured white and fragrant flowers during early summer to late fall. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen. Passiflora incarnata (maypop passion flower) bears aromatic and showy fruit. This plant has smooth stems. A specimen plant, Passiflora incarnata (maypop passion flower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, culinary, specimen, screening, topiary, tropical, vegetable garden, vine or climber and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Passiflora incarnata .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Passiflora incarnata (maypop passion flower) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.