Plant profile
Details
Growth habit
Herbaceous climbing vine
Mature size
15 ft tall • 6 ft wide
Climate fit
Perennial in Zones 6–9

Passion Vine (Passiflora incarnata)

Passiflora incarnata

Passiflora incarnata is more cold-tolerant and historically used in herbal traditions.

Available pot sizes
Out of stock
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Care basics
Full care guide
Light
Full sun
Water
Evenly moist
Soil
Sandy / fast-draining
Fertilizer
Moderate feeder
Pruning
Hard prune tolerated
Cold
Brief light frost tolerated

About this plant

Botanical snapshot
Genus Passiflora
Species incarnata
Family Passifloraceae

What it is

Passiflora incarnata is a hardier passionflower species with a long history in herbal tradition and a reputation for better cold tolerance than many tropical passiflora.

Why people love it

  • Hardiness: better tolerance for cooler conditions.
  • Flowers: classic passionflower form.
  • Tradition: widely referenced in traditional herbal contexts (not medical advice).

What to expect

  • Perennial behavior: can return in suitable climates.
  • Support required: still a vine—still needs structure.
  • Growth cycles: it may die back and return depending on conditions.

How we ship it

Give it a stable landing: light, support, and consistent moisture while establishing. New growth is your cue that it has settled in.

Good to know

This one is a good choice if you want passionflower energy with a bit more cold resilience.

Full care guide

The details behind the basics.
Light
Full sun
Grow Maypop Passion Vine in full sun for best vigor and flowering. In extreme heat, provide consistent watering and consider light afternoon shade.
Water
Evenly moist
Keep Maypop Passion Vine evenly moist. Water when the surface is just starting to dry; avoid both bone-dry swings and soggy soil.
Soil
Sandy / fast-draining
For Maypop Passion Vine, a lighter, sandy mix helps prevent root issues. Water more often as needed since fast-draining mixes dry quicker.
Fertilizer
Moderate feeder
Feed Maypop Passion Vine regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Reduce or pause feeding when growth slows.
Pruning
Hard prune tolerated
Maypop Passion Vine can handle a harder prune when needed. Cut back to healthy growth and allow time for recovery during the growing season.
Cold
Brief light frost tolerated
Maypop Passion Vine can tolerate a brief light frost, but extended cold will cause damage. Protect it during prolonged cold snaps.
Pests
Watch aphids / mites
Keep an eye out for aphids and spider mites on Maypop Passion Vine, especially in warm, dry conditions. Increase airflow and treat early if needed.
Toxicity
Pet safe (generally)
Based on commonly available references, Maypop Passion Vine is generally considered pet-safe. As always, discourage chewing and monitor sensitive pets.