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Passionflowers (Passiflora spp.), also called passion flowers, are typically easy-to-grow vines that climb on fences, trellises, or arbors. The unusual-looking passionflower has long teardrop-shaped leaves and a wide petal base with five or 10 petals in a flat or reflexed circle that vary in colors from purple to pinks, greens, and more.
Passionflower is a semi-herbaceous, fruiting vine native to Latin America, but many varieties have been naturalized throughout other regions of the world. In North America, for example, some varieties can be seen growing wild alongside woodland areas, in thickets, and from disturbed, fertile ground.
The passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) blooms with a gorgeous flower pollinators love. Our detailed guide shares our best growing tips! Written by Sarah Jay Last updated: February 10, 2023 | 9 min read
To grow a passionflower plant indoors, place it in a spot with full sun in a pot with a soilless, peat moss-based potting mix. In summer, keep the soil moist and feed monthly with a controlled-release balanced fertilizer; in winter, water less frequently, but don’t let it dry out.
Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), commonly called maypop for the sound made when stepping on it, is a fast-growing, evergreen, and tendril-climbing vine. Purple passionflower is the hardiest of the passionflower species, best grown in full sun and well-draining, moist soil.
The passion flower blossom varies in form from a shallow saucer shape to a long cylindrical or trumpet-shaped tube, producing at its upper border five sepals, five petals, and many threadlike or membranous outgrowths from the tube, which constitute the most conspicuous and beautiful part of the flower, called the corona.
How to Plant and Grow Passionflower. These vigorous vines with tropical-looking flowers can be grown in containers and overwintered indoors.
The Passiflora plant genus, belonging to the Passifloraceae family, encompasses a wide variety of perennial and annual vines, known as passion flowers or passion vines. They are famed for their intricate, exotic-looking flowers and edible fruit.
Passiflora are climbing plants commonly known as passion flowers. They are admired for their exotic looking flowers that are produced freely during the summer months. Some are happy growing in the garden border, while others need the warmth of a heated greenhouse or conservatory.
Passion flowers are perennial plants. They come in multiple varieties. Some varieties vine, others produce tasty fruit, and some take on a bush-like shape. No matter the variety you choose, they all seem to thrive in planting zones six and higher.