Maypop May Surprise

 May-pop May Surprise

 May-pop May Surprise

Genus: Passiflora incarnata 

Sun: Full Sun

Size: Height: 8 ft - 12 ft 

Zones: 5-11 Containers,Vines and Climbers 

Color: Pink,Light Purple

Blooms: 2"-3"

Shipped: Trade Gallon

Due to state restrictions this cannot ship to: CAN, HI, PR

History:

 Passiflora incarnata derived the early common name of Maypop from the way it just seems to 'Pop' out of the ground in May.Maypops were eventually renamed as the Passion Flower by missionaries in the early 1500s.Regardless of what you choose to call the Passiflora incarnata vine, these 3 inch diameter flowers are very unique and beautiful. The missionaries believed (or professed) that several parts of the plant, including the petals, rays, and sepals, symbolized features of the crucifixion of Christ.

It enjoys some popularity as a native plant with edible fruit and few pests.As with other passifloras, it is the larval food of a number of butterfly species, including the Zebra longwing and Gulf Fritillary .It grows natively in all parts of the Americas.Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as May-pop, Purple passionflower, True passionflower, Wild apricot, and Wild passion vine, is a fast growing perennial vine with climbing or trailing stems. 

Passiflora 'Flying V',P. penduliflora x P. perfoliata ,Mark Cooper USA & Myles Irvine UK 2002,Min 4°C 40°F

SEEDS of  Maypop May Surprise