Purple Passion Flower
Purple Passion Flower
Passiflora incarnata
Plant Details:
Plant type: Vine | Straight native species
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil moisture: Dry to medium
Mature size: 10–25 ft. tall × 3–6 ft. wide
Bloom time: July–September
Growth rate: Fast
Container size: 1 gallon pot
Estimated size at pickup in feet (if available): 1-2 *plant likely to be dormant at pick up.
Great For
• Strong trellises, fences, and arbors
• Butterfly and pollinator gardens
• Naturalized sunny slopes where spreading is acceptable
Ecological Benefits
• Flowers support bees and other pollinators. Foliage feeds several butterfly caterpillars, and fruit is eaten by wildlife.
Why We Recommend It
Purple Passion Flower is a spectacular native vine with complex purple blooms, edible fruit, and exceptional butterfly value. We recommend it for strong trellises, fences, sunny slopes, and naturalized pollinator gardens where its vigorous runners can be managed. The foliage feeds Gulf Fritillary, Variegated Fritillary, and Zebra Longwing caterpillars, while the flowers support bees. It can appear well beyond the original planting, and reliable fruiting depends on cross-pollination, warm conditions, and a sufficiently long season.
Good to Know
• Spectacular exotic-looking native flowers
• Host plant for several showy butterflies
• Fast-growing vine with edible fruit
Care/behavior information: Provide a sturdy support and cut back dead stems in late winter. Remove underground shoots where spread is not desired.
Warning or placement concerns (if applicable): Can spread aggressively by runners and appear well beyond the original planting. Flowers need cross-pollination and warm conditions for reliable fruit.
Notable wildlife detail (if applicable): Larval host for gulf fritillary, variegated fritillary, and zebra longwing butterflies.
Deer resistant (if applicable):
Rabbit resistant (if applicable):
Special tolerances: Heat; drought once established; clay soil
Fall 2026 Plant Pickup
This is a preorder item and will not be available until our fall pickup event. Plants are not shipped.
Pickup Dates
Thursday, October 1, 2026 |11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Noblesville, IN
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM in Noblesville, IN
Pickup Location
Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville, Indiana. More info will be shared via email as the pick-up dates approach.
Please plan to pick up your order during one of these scheduled times. Plants are living material and cannot be held beyond the pickup event unless prior arrangements have been made.
Plant Guarantee
We guarantee that you will receive a healthy plant at pickup. Because survival depends on planting methods, weather, site conditions, and ongoing care, we cannot offer refunds or guarantees after pickup. Height estimates are approximate and not guaranteed. Remember that you're investing in a healthy root system—the foundation of long-term success—not simply above-ground height.
Photos courtesy of Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder.