Passion Flower

Passion Flower Linda
Common Name:
Passion Flower
Botanical Name:
Passiflora incarnata
Family:
Passifloraceae
Zone:
5-9
Height:
6-8'
Spread:
3-6'
Bloom Time:
August, July, June, May, September
Bloom Description:
Three-inch purple and white blooms have showy hair-like filaments (the corona) that cover the white petals. Five yellow stamens droop below 3-4 curved stigmas.
Trail/Garden Location:
Museum Way
Garden Uses:
This climbing vine has aggressive tendrils that make it suitable for trellises or fence rows.
Wildlife Benefits:
The fruit is an elongated berry that quail can be seen foraging on. Gulf fritillary butterflies use this species as a host plant.
Leaf Type:
The bright-green leaves are 3-lobed.