Passionflower

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

Passionflower is a striking, fast-growing native vine known for its intricate purple and white blooms and its ability to support wildlife. This beautiful plant is not only an excellent pollinator attractor but also serves as a larval host for butterfly species like the Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing. In addition to its ecological benefits, Passionflower has a long history in herbal medicine, with its leaves and flowers traditionally used to calm anxiety and promote restful sleep. Perfect for trellises, fences, or naturalized areas, Passionflower adds both beauty and function to your landscape.

Key Characteristics:

• Pollinator and Butterfly Habitat: The vibrant flowers of Passionflower attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds. It also serves as a critical host plant for butterfly species like the Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing, providing food for their larvae.

• Medicinal Uses: The leaves and flowers of Passionflower are widely used in herbal remedies to alleviate anxiety, insomnia, and nervous tension. Often brewed into teas or tinctures, Passionflower has calming properties that have been valued for centuries.

• Vigorous, Climbing Vine: Passionflower is a fast-growing vine that can quickly cover trellises, arbors, or fences, creating a lush, green screen. Its tendrils help it climb, making it an ideal choice for vertical garden spaces or naturalized areas.

• Wildlife Shelter and Food Source: Beyond supporting butterflies and pollinators, the fruit (known as maypop) provides a natural food source for small mammals and birds, contributing to the garden's biodiversity.

• Perfect for Trellises and Fences: With its rapid growth and stunning flowers, Passionflower is ideal for adding vertical interest to garden spaces. It works well in pollinator gardens, wildlife-friendly landscapes, and sunny to partially shaded areas.

Product Details:

• Native Range: Southeastern United States
• Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, medium-moist
• Mature Height: 6-10 feet
• Bloom Time: Summer (June to September)
• Bloom Color: Purple and white
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Enhance your garden with Passionflower, a pollinator-friendly vine that offers both ecological and medicinal benefits.