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Passiflora incarnata

Purple passionflower

An exuberant flowering vine for a roomy support where spreading roots can be managed.

Height at maturity
Not verified; see the linked source profile

No numeric mature height supplied in the linked profile; enter an observed or locally verified height in the 3D planner.

Spread at maturity
Not verified; see the linked source profile

The source width describes trained or spreading growth, not a freestanding canopy. Model the actual support and trained extent separately.

Light
Sun / Part shade
Moisture
Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil
Source-reported USDA zones
5–9 · verify subzone and cultivar
Principal seasonal role
Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

Draining soil in sun or part shade; avoid wet winter ground.

The source flags aggressive root spread, poisonous parts and high flammability. This is an ornamental reference, not a food-use instruction.

Keep the care in the decision

Monitor root suckers and contain unwanted spread; seasonal dieback varies with climate.

Origin & safety checks

Central & E. U.S.A., Bermuda. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

The source flags poisonous parts. Do not ingest this ornamental plant. Pet safety and edible uses are not assessed; verify the exact botanical name with a suitable local authority.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.

Factual source · checked 15 October 2026

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: Passiflora incarnata

Ranges are rounded metric conversions of the source's dimensions. Growth varies with cultivar and conditions. Reference photographs and source captions help you inspect the plant; they do not certify identity. Our concept garden images cannot establish botanical identity.