Quick answer: Maypop passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is native to 21 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory 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 |
none noted (spreads by root suckers — botanical characteristic, not invasive designation)
Buying it
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
See where to buy →Quick answers about Maypop passionflower
Where is Maypop passionflower native?
Maypop passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is native to 21 states across the Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Maypop passionflower bloom?
Maypop passionflower blooms Mar-Nov. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Maypop passionflower need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Low-Medium water, Dry-Moist. Soil: Rich, non-saline clays, loams, sands. Mature height: Vine up to 25 ft.
Is Maypop passionflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies, larval host for Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing, fruit eaten by birds.
Is Maypop passionflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Maypop passionflower is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Maypop passionflower seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Passiflora incarnata on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Maypop passionflower.
- Blackjack oak Quercus marilandica
- Shumard oak Quercus shumardii
- Common persimmon Diospyros virginiana
- Shortleaf pine Pinus echinata
- Loblolly pine Pinus taeda
- Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
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