Passionflower Seeds – Purple Passion

Purple Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a captivating vine admired for its striking purple, exotic blooms and lush green foliage. This fast-growing climber adds tropical beauty to trellises, fences, and garden walls while attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Known for its intricate flowers with a unique corona structure, the Purple Passionflower is both ornamental and hardy, thriving in warm climates with plenty of sunlight. It is a low-maintenance plant that rewards gardeners with abundant blooms throughout the summer season.

Features:

• Produces vibrant purple, intricate flowers with white filaments.

• A fast-growing perennial vine suitable for trellises and fences.

• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

• Highly ornamental and adds tropical appeal to gardens.

• Drought and heat tolerant once established.

• Easy to grow from seed with minimal care.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Passiflora incarnata

• Common Name (US): Passionflower

• Variety: Purple Passion

• Plant Type: Perennial Vine

• Flower Color: Purple with white accents

• Foliage: Deep green, lobed leaves

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil slightly moist

• Growth Habit: Climbing vine with tendrils

• Germination Time: 14–28 days

• Days to Bloom: 70–90 days from planting

• Height: 6–25 feet (depending on support)

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost danger passes

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 6–7: April to May

  • Zones 8–9: March to April

  • Zones 10: February to March

• Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Fall

• Uses: Garden trellises, arbors, fences, and landscape decoration