{"product_id":"passionflower-vine","title":"Ammon's Blue Passion Flower","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePassiflora incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ammon’s Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trellises, arbors, fences, butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, edible gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exotic-looking fringed flowers in shades of blue, purple, and white bloom through the summer, creating one of the most visually striking displays of any native vine. Edible fruit (maypop) develops in late summer and can be used fresh or in preserves. Exclusive larval host for Gulf fritillary and variegated fritillary butterflies, making it one of the most important native vines for butterfly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing — tendrils attach to structures; dies to ground in cold zones and regrows from roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, Purple, White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer through early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmon’s Blue Passion Flower produces the kind of bloom that stops people in their tracks. Each intricate flower features white petals and sepals surrounding a spectacular fringed crown of blue-purple filaments — a design so complex that early Spanish missionaries saw in it a symbol of the Passion of Christ, giving the genus its name. ‘Ammon’s Blue’ is selected for especially vivid blue coloring in the fringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers bloom continuously through summer and into early fall, with each individual flower lasting about one day before giving way to the next. By late summer, edible, egg-shaped fruit called maypops develop, offering a sweet-tart flavor that can be eaten fresh or used in drinks and preserves. The three-lobed, dark green foliage provides a lush backdrop on any support structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its ornamental and edible value, Passion Flower is one of the most ecologically important native vines you can plant. It is the exclusive larval host for Gulf fritillary and variegated fritillary butterflies — without it, these species cannot complete their life cycle. Carpenter bees and hummingbirds visit the flowers for nectar. In cold zones, the vine dies to the ground after frost but re-emerges from underground rhizomes in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmon’s Blue Passion Flower Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for the most abundant flowering and fruit production. Partial shade is tolerated but will reduce bloom. Passion Flower grows in average to dry, well-drained soils and is surprisingly drought tolerant once established. Provide a trellis, arbor, or fence for the tendrils to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season. Once established, supplemental watering is needed only during extended dry periods. Avoid heavy fertilization or overly rich soils, which promote excessive vegetative growth at the expense of flowers. A light application of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in spring is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn zones 5–6, the vine will die to the ground after the first hard frost. Apply a thick layer of mulch over the root zone in late fall to protect the rhizomes through winter. Remove mulch gradually in spring. Be patient — Passion Flower emerges later than most perennials and may not appear until late May or June. The vine spreads by root suckers; remove unwanted shoots to keep it in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Ammon’s Blue Passion Flower for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Ammon’s Blue Passion Flower ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Ammon’s Blue Passion Flower Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmon’s Blue Passion Flower reaches 10 to 20 feet in a single season when given adequate support and sun. It dies to the ground in cold zones and regrows from roots each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ammon’s Blue Passion Flower a native plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmon’s Blue is a nativar — a cultivar selected from the native species Passiflora incarnata, which is indigenous to the southeastern and south-central United States. It retains full ecological value as a larval host and pollinator resource. Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/native-plants\"\u003eNative Plants of North America\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more native options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the fruit edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The egg-shaped maypop fruit ripens in late summer and has a sweet-tart flavor similar to tropical passion fruit. It can be eaten fresh, used in drinks, or made into jelly and preserves. Explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/vines-and-climbers\"\u003eFlowering Vines \u0026amp; Climbing Plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection for more options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat butterflies does Passion Flower support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassiflora incarnata is the exclusive larval host for the Gulf fritillary butterfly and a host for the variegated fritillary. Without this plant, these butterfly species cannot reproduce. The flowers also attract carpenter bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":46705279271074,"sku":"PNO2-ABPF-3-1yr","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/Ammon-s-Blue-Passion-Flower-1.jpg?v=1775466171","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/passionflower-vine","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}