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  • Passion flower (or passionflower), and its many varieties of the genus Passiflora, is a native perennial tendril vine that has sedative qualities when used as an herb. It has showy, usually purple--but sometimes yellow or red--flowers with petals set in a radial display that bloom from June to September. The delicious fruit is a pulpy, cream-colored bulb about 2 inches in diameter and is commonly called a "maypop."

    Climate

    Purple passion flower needs direct sunlight for at least half the day to thrive and grows best in moist, well-drained humus-rich soil, although it will tolerate clay soils. Its moisture requirements are moderate, but it seems to thrive best in tropical climes.

    Habitat

    Passion flower is a native perennial vine found growing in open fields, along roadsides and fences, and in weedy areas.

    Range

    Passion flower is native to the lower 48 states, particularly abundant in the Southeast. Its indigenous range extends south to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Argentina and Brazil.

    Hardiness Zone

    According to the USDA Hardiness Zones chart, the passion flower vine grows in zones 6 to 10, depending on the species.

    Landscape Use

    Passion flower is a highly prized perennial cultivated in gardens for its showy ornamental blooms and trailing habit, which makes it ideal for use as a cover for arbors and trellises or as a ground cover.

    Source:

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Alternative Nature

    "The Ultimate American Gardening Book"; Margaret Olds; 1996

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