Passiflora caerula


Common name(s): bluecrown passionflower, blue passionflower


Description: perennial; a semi-evergreen vine with large, showy flowers featuring bands of blue, white and brown. Edbile, but bland, orange fruits in late summer.


Height: to 25 ft. Spread: to 6 ft.


Position: full sun to partial shade and sandy/rocky well-draining soil


Uses: ornamental, culinary


Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below


Distribution: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay

Care: most passionflowers bloom on new growth so pruning stems near the base in spring can encourage flowering.