Passiflora incarnata

Read about Passiflora incarnata in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Passiflora incarnata, Linn. WiLD Passion-flower. May- Pop. Fig. 2768. Tall-climbing strong perennial vine, glabrous or nearly so. becoming 20-30 ft. long: lvs. 3-lobed to about half their depth, broadly cordate- ovate in outline, serrate, the petiole bearing 2 glands near the top: fl. axillary and solitary, about 2 in. across, white, with a light purple corona band at its center: fr. oblong, about 2 in. long, with 3 sutures, yellow when ripe, edible. Dry places, Va., south and west. B.M. 3697. Mn. 9:17.—A weedy plant, but offered by dealers in native plants. With protection, the roots will survive the winter as far north as Baltimore, and the strong herbaceous vines make a fine cover for arbors and verandas. Easily grown from seeds. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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Plant Characteristics
Lifespan:	⌛	perennial
Origin:	✈	SE United States

Cultivation

Exposure:	☼	full sun"full sun" is not in the list (sun, part-sun, shade, unknown) of allowed values for the "Exposure" property.
Water:	◍	regular to moderate"regular to moderate" is not in the list (wet, moist, moderate, dry, less when dormant) of allowed values for the "Water" property.
Features:	✓	flowers, fruit
Sunset Zones:		4-10, 12-33

Scientific Names
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The yellow mucilage around the seeds of the egg-sized fruit is sweet and edible, however it is quite seedy and mostly benefits wildlife.

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Cultivation

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Easily from seed.

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