Purple Passionflower / Maypop
Passiflora incarnata
Family: PassifloraceaeNative: Southeastern United StatesIdentified: Apr 4, 2026
A fast-growing perennial vine characterized by its trilobed alternate leaves and intricate, fringe-like purple and white flowers. It uses tendrils to climb surfaces and produces edible, egg-shaped green fruits known as 'maypops'.
Learn more about Purple Passionflower / Maypop in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during growing season. Provide a trellis or fence for the vine to climb, and be aware it can spread aggressively via underground runners.