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Passiflora Caerulea



Passiflora caerulea, the blue passionflower is a flowering plant.  It is the most glamorous climber with a very unusual flower, which looks quite exotic.


We have it growing on a trellis with a seat built in.

Here it is taking over the evergreen.
This plant strives in full sun or part shade.  Good drainage is important.
Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds are attracted to this lovely flower.



This year, I noticed there was yellow fruit growing on our Passion Vine.
I read that once the fruit is fully ripe, it is edible.  Eating under ripened fruits can cause a stomach ache. A tea can be made from the flower told to alleviate stress and anxiety.

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13 comments:

  1. Wow it’s beautiful. It obviously likes where it’s at! That’s interesting about it’s fruit.

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    1. You would love it Liz, so very different and it stays green year round.

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  2. I planted one this year, Linda! I’ve only had one flower so far. The caterpillars seem to devour it!! Yours is amazing!!!

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    1. I think that is wonderful Kitty. Hopefully the flowers will reproduce and come on again.

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  3. This vine is quite exotic, and beautiful! I love the covered trellis and seat. How fun it produces a fruit but I wouldn't eat it for fear of a tummy ache

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    1. Thanks Emily, it is such an exotic looking flower. I am not eating it either...lol

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  4. What a pretty, pretty flower. Of course, it would not grow in our climate. I love the exotic flowers that grow in really warm climates.
    Hope you are doing well,my sweet friend. xo Diana

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  5. Very pretty, Linda! The colors are quite unusual. I wonder if it might be related to the clematis? It certainly reminds me of that flower! Your year round warmer climate is probably conducive to staying green and in bloom which is really nice for gardeners!

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  6. Such a beautiful and complex flower!

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  7. Hi Linda, I would love one of those flowers. so strange looking. Hope you are feeling much better. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  8. You lucky girl! I have gron it as an annual and it takes a long time to bloom..almost fall and then we're done of course:)

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  9. What a pretty looking flower Linda. Your garden and the trellis with the seat is so beautiful looking!

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  10. What a beautiful bloom! I've never seen one...or even heard of one. Thanks for sharing, I love learning something new.

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