Passiflora incarnata
Maypop
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Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) - Description
P. incarnata is native to the eastern United States. It is the hardiest of the passion flowers. It bears three-lobed leaves that are 4 to 6 inches wide. It produces fragrant white or pale lavender flowers 3 inches in length. It also produces egg-shaped yellow, 2-inch fruit.
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) - Blooming
Beautiful flowers are borne singly or sometimes in racemes. The center of each flower contains a stalk that bears the ovary and stamens. Followed by edible, yellow fruits.
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) - Growth
Grows best under full sun or partial shade. Protect plants from cold, drying winds. Passion vines are perfect for covering a wall or trellis. Or train plants over a pergola, arch, or through a tree. Where passion vine is not growing hardy, raise plants indoors in cool to warm greenhouse or in large tubs.
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) - Planting
Plant seeds in spring when temperatures are above 55°F (13°C). Take cuttings for rooting in summer.
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) - Pest
Affected by spider mites, whiteflies, and scale insects. Also prone to leaf spots, virus diseases, and iron deficiency.
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) - Interesting facts
Although passionfruit is commonly used as a reference to romance, the passion vine's name originates from how each part of the flower is symbolic of different elements of the passion of Christ.
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata) - Soil and irrigation
Passion vines grow best in moderately fertile, moist, well-draining soil. Soil-based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants. Water freely during the growing season, sparingly in winter.
