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| Identification |
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Genus
Passiflora
Species
incarnata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
purple passionflower
May apple
maypop
passiflora
Family
PASSIFLORACEAE
Specimen number
S11182
Data source
GrUnFr p264;HtZn p151;MedPl p117;UnFruit pp65-74
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
15' - 25'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Passiflora incarnata can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. Passiflora (also known as May apple, purple passionflower or maypop) needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to partial shade is best for growing this plant. It usually does best in well drained soils. The apricot colored fruit is edible.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
sedative
antispasmodic
tranquilizer
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 2 inch long, oval shaped, with yellow colored hard skin. It has a gelatinous pulp that tastes like a semi-tart apricot which surrounds seeds in pomegranate quantities. Its most notable nutritional component is minerals. Some of its possible culinary uses include: as juice and in jelly. Passiflora incarnata is most commonly used fresh. Passiflora (sometimes called May apple, purple passionflower or maypop) is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a sedative, an antispasmodic and a tranquilizer. The aerial parts and the flowers are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Pollination method
Cross pollination
Planting style
Climbing
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Sep 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Juice
Jelly
Fresh
Nutritional value
Minerals
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
2 inch long, oval shaped, with yellow colored hard skin
Flavor / texture
has a gelatinous pulp that tastes like a semi-tart apricot which surrounds seeds in pomegranate quantities
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Passiflora incarnata requires cross-pollination in order to bear fruit. August and September are the usual harvest months. Passiflora (in some places called May apple, purple passionflower or maypop) is typically propagated using a cutting. This plant is thought to originate from Southeastern US and Eastern US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Passiflora incarnata is an herbaceous perennial. Flowers: Passiflora (locally known in some parts as May apple, purple passionflower or maypop) has 4" stars with alternating sepal and petal colors. The blossoms are usually a lavender color.
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