Purple Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
- Native to:
- Bermuda, United States, Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Passifloraceae
- Genus:
- Passiflora
- Species:
- Passiflora incarnata
- USDA Symbol:
- PAIN6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 914 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, white, pink
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★★☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★★ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Sabulodes caberata, underworld dart (Agrotis subterranea), Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae), Julia butterfly (Dryas iulia)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble (Bombus pensylvanicus), Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica) Moths:Atteva aurea, Salt Marsh Moth (Estigmene acrea) Butterflies:Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus), Hedone vibex, Julia butterfly (Dione vanillae), Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor), Southern Dogface (Zerene cesonia), Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia), Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charithonia)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, birds, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers fertile soils with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; germination occurs in 2-4 weeks at 20-25°C.
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Scarify, then cold-moist stratify for 60 days.
Notes: Seeds may require light for germination.
Source: Claude AI
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Native Plants Nursery (nursery)
- Vermont Wildflower Farm (nursery and seeds)
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)
- Prairie Moon Nursery (nursery and seeds)