Passiflora incarnata x cincinnata (Passiflora Incense)
Posted: July 22nd, 2013, 9:03 am
| Botanical Name | Passiflora incarnata x cincinnata, please see the entry for Passiflora incarnata for further details |
| Cultivar Name | Passiflora incense |
| Fragrant or Not | Fragrant |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Vine |
| Height | 6-8 ft |
| Spacing | NA |
| Flowering Months | Summer time |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Growing Areas | Tropical plant |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Soil pH | Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
| Uses | Showy flowers, ornamental vine |
| Other Details | Passiflora incense is a fragrant cultivar of passion vine (please see the entry for Passiflora). The flowers are extremely attractive not only to us but butterflies and bees are also fond of its flowers. The plant dislikes overwatering. Although some passion fruits are edible but parts of Passiflora incense are said to be toxic upon ingestion. Some people dislike the bland taste of edible passion fruits. Photography: A. Y. Khan |
