Common Name: Passion Flower
Botanical Name: Passiflora incarnata
Plant family: Passifloraceae
Location: North Forest Trail, Orchard Trail
Growing zone: 5-9
Height: 6-8 ft.
Spread: 3-6 ft.
Bloom time: May, June, July, August, September
Bloom description: Three-inch purple and white blooms have showy hair-like filaments (the corona) that cover the white petals. Five yellow stamens droop below 3-4 curved stigmas.
Leaf type: The bright-green leaves are 3-lobed.
Garden uses: This climbing vine has aggressive tendrils that make it suitable for trellises or fence rows.
Wildlife benefits: The fruit is an elongated berry that quail can be seen foraging on. Gulf fritillary butterflies use this species as a host plant.