Quick answer: Maypop passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is native to 13 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Rich, non-saline clays, loams, sands |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Nov |
| Height | Vine up to 25 ft |
| Wildlife value | Attracts butterflies, larval host for Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing, fruit eaten by birds |
Invasive / regulated
none noted (spreads by root suckers — botanical characteristic, not invasive designation)
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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