Passion Seeds – Purple Maypop

Add a touch of tropical beauty to your garden with Passion Flower Seeds – Purple Maypop. Known for its striking purple blooms and unique star-shaped petals, this perennial vine is fast-growing and winter hardy. The Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) is highly valued for its ornamental appeal and ability to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators. It’s an ideal choice for arbors, trellises, or fences, bringing a lush and exotic charm to any outdoor space.

This vine thrives in a variety of climates and is easy to grow from seed, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Once established, it offers years of vibrant color and natural coverage.

Features:

• Produces large, exotic purple flowers with intricate patterns.

• Fast-growing perennial vine suitable for fences, trellises, or walls.

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

• Winter hardy and resilient in cooler climates.

• Easy to grow from seed and low-maintenance once established.

• Adds an elegant tropical look to gardens and landscapes.

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Passiflora incarnata

• Common Name (U.S.): Purple Passion Flower / Maypop

• Plant Type: Perennial Vine

• Growth Habit: Climbing, twining vine

• Flower Color: Purple

• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

• Height: 10–25 feet (depending on growing conditions)

• Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall (June – September)

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 5–9

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: Start seeds in late winter to early spring (February – April)

  • Outdoors: Sow directly after the last frost (April – June)

• Germination Time: 2–6 weeks (may require pre-soaking or stratification)

• Mature Spread: 6–10 feet wide

• Temperature Tolerance: Hardy down to 20°F (-6°C)

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial under suitable conditions