Passiflora 'Incense' (Potted)

Passiflora ‘Incense’ – Fragrant Purple Passionflower with Southern Garden Power

Passiflora ‘Incense’ is a vigorous passionflower vine known for its richly fragrant, exotic purple blooms and fast-growing habit. The large, intricate flowers feature deep purple petals with a frilly, layered corona, creating the kind of tropical drama that stops people in their tracks.

This hybrid is considered one of the hardier ornamental passionflowers and is often grown as a returning die-back perennial in Zone 8 gardens once established. It is a fantastic choice for trellises, fences, arbors, large containers, and pollinator plantings. Butterflies love passionflowers, and ‘Incense’ brings both beauty and wildlife value to the garden.

While plants may occasionally produce fruit, ‘Incense’ is best grown for its flowers, fragrance, and pollinator appeal rather than dependable fruit production. Fruiting can be inconsistent.

🌿 Plant Size at Maturity: ~10–20' tall/climbing, depending on climate and support
🪴 Shipped in: 3-quart pot
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade; best flowering with strong sun
💧 Water: Prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil; somewhat drought tolerant once established
🌱 Hardiness: Often listed hardy to around 0°F with protection; best treated as Zones 6/7–10 depending on location and winter conditions
🦋 Garden Use: Trellis, arbor, fence, container, pollinator garden, tropical-style planting

Plants are shipped in 3-quart pots, unless state regulations require bare-root shipment. Photos are representative of the variety; natural variation will occur.

🔗 For planting and care tips, visit our Growing Instructions.