Passiflora incarnata (Native)

Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Purple passionflower
Maypop
Plant Form
Herbs
Vines
Duration
Perennial
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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Habitat

Fencerows, roadsides, old fields, forest borders, and other open, disturbed habitats. Common in the Virginia southern and central Coastal Plain; frequent in the southern and central Piedmont; rare elsewhere

Wildlife value

This plant supports provides nectar for pollinators and is a larval host plant for several butterflies. The Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae), Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia) and Zebra Heliconian (Heliconius charithonia). Hummingbirds and butterflies nectar from the flowers in the summer. Its fruit may be eaten by songbirds, small mammals and some larger mammals

Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity:
Medium
Poison Symptoms:

Severe nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and episodes of irregular heartbeat. Consumption of leaves in "herbal medicine" is not recommended

Causes Contact Dermatitis:
No
Poison Part:
Leaves, Stems
Also a Problem For:
Dogs and Horses
Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
May
June
July
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Average
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds