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Passiflora 'Incense'

Passiflora incarnata × cincinnata

Passiflora 'Incense' is a beautiful flower known for its unique shape and lovely scent. It attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens lively and colorful!

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The Passiflora 'Incense' has large, stunning deep purple flowers with a dramatic central corona of white and dark purple filaments. Its intricate, star-like bloom features wavy petals and prominent stamens, making it stand out among other vines.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyPassifloraceaeGenusPassiflora
Passiflora 'Incense'
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Passiflora 'Incense'

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its amazing flower shape inspired the name 'Passion Flower' due to religious symbolism!

Some butterflies lay their eggs on passionflowers, and their caterpillars munch the leaves!

The sweet, ripe fruit of 'Incense' passionflower is delicious and smells like mango!

This vine can grow incredibly fast, sometimes adding many feet in just one summer!

Special abilities

Ability

Climbing Grip

Passiflora 'Incense' has strong tendrils that help it climb high, reaching sunlight by grasping onto supports.

Ability

Pollinator Beacon

Passiflora 'Incense' uses its vibrant colors and complex flower shape to guide specific insect pollinators to its nectar.

Ability

Fruit Power-Up

Passiflora 'Incense' can produce tasty orange fruit that birds and animals eat, helping to spread its seeds.

Measurements & details

Height
600-900 cm
Spread
200-500 cm
Flower Size
10-12 cm
Bloom Season
Summer-fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Eastern carpenter bee

Xylocopa virginica

Visits large flowers for nectar.

eats

Zebra longwing butterfly

Heliconius charithonia

Larvae feed on leaves.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching flowers and ask an adult before smelling them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Passiflora 'Incense'?

600-900 cm

How wide does Passiflora 'Incense' spread?

200-500 cm

How big are the flowers on Passiflora 'Incense'?

10-12 cm

When does Passiflora 'Incense' bloom?

Summer-fall

Is Passiflora 'Incense' edible?

Yes

Is Passiflora 'Incense' toxic?

Mild

What is Passiflora 'Incense''s lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Passiflora 'Incense' pollinated?

Insect

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