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Passiflora incarnata (Purple Passion Flower) – Eco Blossom Nursery

By A Mystery Man Writer

Also known as Maypop. Native Purple Passionflower is as showy as it gets. Its blooms are large and exotic looking. This attractive vine is a host plant for a number of butterflies. Butterfly caterpillars will defoliate the plant, but if established enough, they will not kill it. Passionflower spreads by root suckers, a
Also known as Maypop. Native Purple Passionflower is as showy as it gets. Its blooms are large and exotic looking. This attractive vine is a host plant for a number of butterflies. Butterfly caterpillars will defoliate the plant, but if established enough, they will not kill it. Passionflower spreads by root suckers, and it can pop up in unexpected places in the garden, often a long distance away. It can be controlled by removing the undesirable growth, but it requires regular, frequent effort as it grows and spreads quickly. Passionflower may be used on trellises, arbors, walls, or fences, or be allowed to trail on the ground. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low, medium Sun exposure Full to part sun Bloom color Purple Bloom time Summer Mature height 6-8 ft Attracts Butterflies, bees Host plant Gulf Fritillary, Variegated Fritillary butterfly DISTRIBUTION MAPS USDA MAP BONAP MAP Present in state Present in county and native Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state Not present in state Present and rare, native in county Previously present, now extinct Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)