Harvesting of the fruits from Passiflora incarnata typically begins in late summer or early fall, usually in August or September.
purple passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Purple Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a stunning climbing vine native to many areas in the United States that blooms from Summer to Fall. The intricate flowers feature three curved, white or pink petals, with three bright blue petals and a yellow center. On each petal are purple filaments that dangle below and look like purple threads, giving it an added touch of beauty. Its unusual leaves are a bright yellow-green, jagged and deeply divided like that of a fern. Its edible fruit has a pomegranate-like pulp encased in a tough purple rind, which can be cut and squeezed for its juice or crushed for its seeds. Hard to miss due to its unique shape and color, Purple Passionflower is a must-have in any garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
White with purple crown Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
yellow,purple,orange Fruits Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a tropical climbing vine that loves warm climates and moist, well-drained soil. In general, this plant requires moderate watering. It should be watered once or twice a week and allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. During periods of extreme heat, this plant may require more frequent watering every few days. In cooler temperatures and during winter dormancy, water less frequently and ensure the soil has fully dried out before the next watering.
sunlight
The purple passionflower requires full sun in order to bloom and bear fruit. For best results, it should be exposed to direct sunlight for 5 to 6 hours per day. If it does not receive enough sunshine, it will struggle to bloom. It does best when planted in an area that receives plenty of sun during the summer months and some relief during the winter.
pruning
Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) should be pruned annually in the late winter or early spring. Pruning helps to rejuvenate the plant and promote more bloom in the summer. As with many plants, annual pruning encourages new growth when old growth becomes weak or overgrown. To prune a purple passionflower, remove any dead, broken or weak looking stems, as well as cutting a couple of the older and thicker stems back to a few inches from the soil.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Passiflora incarnata typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Starts Flowering
Passiflora incarnata typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of the fruits from Passiflora incarnata typically begins in late summer or early fall, usually in August or September.
