Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Family: Passifloraceae
Passionflower grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Passionflower
Passionflower growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Passionflower as 20-90 days; scarification or soaking may improve germination, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is listed in the Passifloraceae family and categorized as a vine with a perennial vine life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0291
- Family
- Passifloraceae
- Plant type
- Vine
- Life cycle
- Perennial vine
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Passionflower is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 20-90 days; scarification or soaking may improve germination and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 20-90 days; scarification or soaking may improve germination
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.