Passiflora Incarnata " Incense Passion Flower"

Passiflora Incarnata " Incense Passion Flower" host plant

Butterfly host plant for Gulf Fritillary ( Agraulis Vanillae),Zebra Heliconian (Heliconius Charitonius) and Variegated Fritillary ( Euptoieta Claudia)

Pot Size: 1 Gallon

Height: 8" to 16" 

Facts about Passiflora Incarnata host plant:

* Description: Also known as Apricot Vine, Maypop, Passionflower, Passion Vine or Passion flower. Incense Passion flower is one important host plant for Longwing Butterflies. This vine is a high-climbing, aggressive vine with 3-lobed leaves 3"-4" wide. The showy, fragrant flowers are 2 1/2"-3 1/4" wide, with pink to pale purple sepals and petals. The ovoid, yellowish green fruits are 2"-2 1/2" wide.

* Bloom Season: March- October

* Habitat/Range: Variety of habitats throughout the eastern United States for the purple passion flower host plant.

* Family: Passifloraceae

* Zones: 5 to 10

* Height: 6' to 12'

* Sun: Full sun 

* Water: Medium