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Passiflora
incarnata
Maypop,
Passionflower
Beautiful
and native, but this perennial vine may be considered a
weed and can be invasive. Larval plant for Zebra
longwing, Julia and Gulf fritillary butterflies.
Plant
Facts:
Common Name:
Maypop, Passionflower
Botanical Name:
Passiflora
incarnata
Plant Type:
Vine
Zones:
7-11
Height:
Creeping stems may reach several feet long,
prostrate on the ground or climbing over fences and
shrubs.
Soil Requirements:
Prefers dry locations.
Water Requirements: Good
drought tolerance.
Light Requirements: Full
sun
Leaves:
Tri-lobed, 3-6" long.
Flowers: Showy,
fringed, bluish-purple flowers, 2-3 inches across, with
5 petals and 5 sepals, blooms most of the year.
Fruit: Oval,
green to yellow edible berry, 2 inches long, with dark
brown seeds.
Uses:
Superb host plant for butterflies.
Propagation:
Seeds, root shoots.
Source:  Native Florida Plants: Low-Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening
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