The flowers for Purple Passion Flower are the most amazing, weird, and whimsical flowers I have ever seen. It is the host plant to the Variegated Fritillary (butterfliesandmoths.org), but I could find very little other information about its floral-faunal interactions, so there could be others. This plant is native to the South and West of Michigan and can be quite vigorous in certain garden conditions, so choose your spot with care.
Photo credit: USGS Bee Lab
The flowers for Purple Passion Flower are the most amazing, weird, and whimsical flowers I have ever seen. It is the host plant to the Variegated Fritillary (butterfliesandmoths.org), but I could find very little other information about its floral-faunal interactions, so there could be others. This plant is native to the South and West of Michigan and can be quite vigorous in certain garden conditions, so choose your spot with care.
Photo credit: USGS Bee Lab
Life Cycle: Perennial Vine
Sun Exposure: Full-Partial shade
Soil Moisture: Medium/wet – Medium/dry
Height: Up to 20 feet
Plant Spacing: 1 foot
Bloom Time: July-October
Bloom Color: Purple
Advantages: Pollinator Favorite, Edible, Recommended but vigorous
Host Plant: Variegated Fritillary (butterfliesandmoths.org)
