Maypop
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Also known as Maypop, Purple Passionflower, Purple Passion Vine, Apricot Vine
Passiflora incarnata is a charming, fast-growing vine that loves to climb with its tendrils. In warmer winter climates, this beautiful plant stays woody, while in colder areas, it returns to the earth. Native to the Southeastern U.S., it delights us with its three-lobed, deep green leaves and stunning, fringed flowers that measure about 2.5 inches across. These lovely blooms, adorned with white petals and sepals, feature a beautiful crown of pinkish-purple filaments and fill the summer air with their sweet fragrance. Starting in July, you can find the delightful, egg-shaped maypops—these edible fruits turn a lovely yellow in the fall as they ripen. Enjoy them fresh from the vine or turn them into delicious jelly! The name "maypop" comes from the fun, popping sound the fruits make when stepped on.
This wonderful plant thrives in average, medium, well-drained soils and flourishes in full sun to partial shade. It’s also quite drought-tolerant, and adding a loose mulch around its roots helps it grow even better. With its ability to spread through root suckers, it can cover large areas when conditions are just right. Although P. incarnata is the most resilient of the passion flowers, it might not always survive the winter in USDA Zone 5, especially during very cold winters.
Height: 6’-8’
Spread: 3’-6’
Bloom: July-September
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Eastern United States
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
