Friday, June 17, 2011

Choosing and Growing Vines and Climbing Plants

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8. Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower, Maypop)

Passionflower, Maypop (Passiflora incarnata)Photo: Courtesy of Shelby Snider. Used with Permission.
There are over 400 varieties of passionflower, most of which are tender tropical evergreens. Passiflora incarnata is a deciduous species that can actually survive a bit of freezing temperature. In fact, it's native to the southeast U.S. It's semi-woody, with large serrated and clings with tendrils. Like its cousins, maypop is prized for its complex and exotic looking flowers. Purple and white flowers15 - 20' (Zones 7+, Can be overwintered indoors)

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