Passion Flower

  • Botanical Name:   Passiflora
  • Common Name:   Passion Flower
  • Native to:   Peru and Brazil
  • Aliases:   UNKNOWN

    • Floral Message

    The Passion Flowers conveys a message of Mysticism and Ecstasy.

    		Photograph of Passion Flower

    History and Lore about the Passion Flower

    Spaniards discovered passion flowers when they conquered the Incas in the 16th century. They Passion Flower naturally winds its way through the forest as it grows up and down the trunks of large trees.

    Once associated with the Passion of Christ because of its three pointed, fringed corona or crown. It is now associated with the passion of lovers as poets and writers have capitalized upon its exotic fragrance, name beauty. Passion Flower has been used for centuries in herbal medicine and is said to relieve muscle tension, stress, anxiety and insomnia when made into a tea. Because of its usefullness as a home remedy Passion Fruit Tea is now available commercially.

    Interesting Facts about the Passion Flower

    Passion Flower will grow well in North America's southern climes and will bloom profusely from May through September. Each flower last a single day and the nectar will attract bees. Their enticing scent will attract hummingbirds and will be a welcome fragrance in your garden. In colder climates the Passion Flower will need to be weathered indoors.