Passiflora incarnata

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Botanical Name	Passiflora incarnata
Family	Passifloraceae
Local Name in Urdu	Ghari phool, Gul salaibi ki bail (these names are popular in the Punjab region)
Common Name	Purple passion flower, Wild passion vine, Maypop
Life Cycle	Ever green
Cultivar Name	N/A
Flowering Months	Summer
Flower Color	Purple
Growing Areas	Tropical areas
Frost Tender	Yes
Exposure	Full sunlight, may tolerate partial shade
Soil pH	pH tolerant, no issues known
Propagation	Seeds
Uses	Ornamental, Fruits
Description	Purple passion flower is very unique in terms of its flower shape. It is called "passion" due to religious reasons (since it resembles the crown of thorns). It is a vine which climbs with the help of tendrils. Usually it will climb a nearby tree, which also damages the tree because to lack of sunlight. No specific pests known. Flowers are not fragrant but extremely showy. It is worth having in a garden.