The maypop is a perennial passionflower in our climate. The plant dies back each year to the ground and re-sprouts in late spring. Less vigorous than P. caerulea, this species has a different yet still amazing flower.  Maypop can produce fruits in our climate, although it is less likely to do so than P. caerulea. Maypop will climb up to 10 feet or so.

This is the species found in the commercial herb trade which is used to make a tincture or tea that helps relax tight muscles and calm the nerves in a way that is similar to skullcap.