Passiflora Incarnata (Apricot Vine, Maypop, Passionflower, Passion ...

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Passiflora incarnata is often confused with: Passiflora caerulea Plants that fill a similar niche: Clethra alnifolia Lonicera sempervirens Vitis rotundifolia Passiflora incarnata has some common insect problems: Phlox Plant Bug and Other Lopidea Plant Bugs Barnacle Scale Tweet this Page Share on Facebook Passiflora incarnata

Common Name(s):

• Apricot Vine
• Maypop
• Passionflower
• Passion Flower
• Passion Vine

Phonetic Spelling pas-si-FLOR-ah in-kar-NAH-tuh This plant has medium severity poison characteristics. See below Description

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. The genus name, Passiflora, relates to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In the 15th to 16th century, Roman Catholic priests in Latin America used parts of the flower to symbolize the Passion of Christ. The species epithet is Latin for “flesh-colored,” but the reference is obscure.

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. Select plants with a low flammability rating for the sites nearest your home.

Insects, Diseases, or Other Plant Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. The roots can spread aggressively, and in poorly drained wet soils root rot can occur, especially in the winter.

See this plant in the following landscapes: Native Woodland Garden, Durham Pollinator Garden in Partial Shade Cultivars / Varieties: Tags: #hummingbird friendly#showy flowers#deciduous#full sun tolerant#heat tolerant#drought tolerant#lavender#white flowers#nectar plant#showy fruits#fire extreme flammability#NC native#summer flowers#deer resistant#children's garden#large flowers#playground plant#long bloom time#edible fruits#deciduous vine#spring interest#native vine#pollinator plant#larval host plant#food source summer#food source fall#NC Native Pollinator Plant#food source herbage#food source nectar#food source pollen#bird friendly#nectar plant late spring#vine#butterfly friendly#nectar plant early summer#nectar plant mid-summer#arbor#bee friendly#Audubon#julia butterfly#zebra longwing#red-banded hairstreak butterfly#gulf fritillary butterfly#variegated fritillary butterfly#perennial#fence#trellis#wildflower#buncombe county sun and shade garden#wildlife friendly#HS303 Add

Cultivars / Varieties: Tags: #hummingbird friendly#showy flowers#deciduous#full sun tolerant#heat tolerant#drought tolerant#lavender#white flowers#nectar plant#showy fruits#fire extreme flammability#NC native#summer flowers#deer resistant#children's garden#large flowers#playground plant#long bloom time#edible fruits#deciduous vine#spring interest#native vine#pollinator plant#larval host plant#food source summer#food source fall#NC Native Pollinator Plant#food source herbage#food source nectar#food source pollen#bird friendly#nectar plant late spring#vine#butterfly friendly#nectar plant early summer#nectar plant mid-summer#arbor#bee friendly#Audubon#julia butterfly#zebra longwing#red-banded hairstreak butterfly#gulf fritillary butterfly#variegated fritillary butterfly#perennial#fence#trellis#wildflower#buncombe county sun and shade garden#wildlife friendly#HS303

• Attributes: Genus: Passiflora Species: incarnata Family: Passifloraceae Uses (Ethnobotany): It was used medicinally by Native Americans. They would poultice the root to be used for boils, cuts, bruises, earaches, and inflammation. It was also cooked in teas that were used to sooth nerves. Life Cycle: Perennial Woody Recommended Propagation Strategy: Root Cutting Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: Central & E. U.S.A., Bermuda Distribution: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , OH , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV Fire Risk Rating: extreme flammability Wildlife Value: This plant supports provides nectar for pollinators and is a larval host plant for several butterflies. The Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) appear from January-November in the north and throughout the year in southern Florida and Texas. Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia) has four broods from February-December in the souther and three broods from April-October in the north. Zebra Heliconian (Heliconius charithonia) appears all year in Florida and Texas and appears in other northern states during warm months. Hummingbirds and butterflies nectar from the flowers in the summer. Its fruit may be eaten by songbirds, small mammals and some larger mammals. Play Value: Attractive Flowers Attracts Pollinators Wildlife Food Source Climbing Method: Tendrils Edibility: Ripened maypops can be eaten fresh off the vine or made into jelly.

• Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Edible Ground Cover Herbaceous Perennial Native Plant Perennial Poisonous Vine Wildflower Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Habit/Form: Climbing Spreading Growth Rate: Rapid Maintenance: Medium Texture: Medium Appendage: Tendrils

• Cultural Conditions: Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours) Soil Texture: Clay High Organic Matter Loam (Silt) Sand Soil Drainage: Good Drainage Moist Occasionally Dry Available Space To Plant: 12-24 feet NC Region: Coastal Mountains Piedmont USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

• Fruit: Fruit Color: Gold/Yellow Green Orange Fruit Value To Gardener: Edible Display/Harvest Time: Fall Summer Fruit Type: Berry Fruit Length: 1-3 inches Fruit Description: Fleshy, leathery egg-shaped, fruits called maypops appear from July to October and mature to a yellowish color with brown seeds in fall. They "pop" when crushed.

• Flowers: Flower Color: Blue Pink Purple/Lavender White Flower Inflorescence: Head Flower Value To Gardener: Edible Fragrant Long Bloom Season Showy Flower Bloom Time: Spring Summer Flower Shape: Crown Flower Petals: 7 - 20 petals/rays Colored Sepals Flower Size: 1-3 inches Flower Description: White with purple crown fringed flowers having 10 white petals and sepals and a central crown of pinkish-purple filaments. The flowers bloom in summer and are fragrant. Flowers bloom from May to July.

• Leaves: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Leaf Color: Green Deciduous Leaf Fall Color: Gold/Yellow Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Leaf Shape: Palmasect Leaf Margin: Lobed Serrate Hairs Present: No Leaf Width: 3-6 inches Leaf Description: Leaves are three-lobed and dark green above light below toothed with a pair of prominent glands on the leaf stalk. It has a yellow fall color.

• Bark: Bark Color: Green Surface/Attachment: Smooth Bark Description: Its bark is green and smooth and coarsely grained.

• Stem: Stem Is Aromatic: No

• Landscape: Landscape Location: Patio Recreational Play Area Vertical Spaces Landscape Theme: Butterfly Garden Drought Tolerant Garden Edible Garden Native Garden Pollinator Garden Design Feature: Border Mass Planting Screen/Privacy Attracts: Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds Pollinators Songbirds Resistance To Challenges: Deer Drought Heat Problems: Poisonous to Humans Problem for Cats Problem for Children Problem for Dogs Problem for Horses

• Poisonous to Humans: Poison Severity: Medium Poison Symptoms: Severe nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and episodes of irregular heartbeat. Consumption of leaves in "herbal medicine" is not recommended. Poison Toxic Principle: cyanogenic glycosides Causes Contact Dermatitis: No Poison Part: Leaves Stems

Passiflora incarnata

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