Passion Flower (Passiflora)

Passion Flower or passion vine is an edible vine that can grow up to 20 feet high. The leaves and stems can be dried (or used fresh) and used to make herbal teas, the flowers can be eaten in salads, and the fruit is tasty all by itself and makes wonderful jams and jellies.

The plant is said to be an herbal remedy for anxiety and insomnia. It's also really pretty compared to many other herbs.

The Passion Flower pictures below are from our yard and are a Passiflora Incarnata commonly referred to as a Maypop or Purple Passionflower. We have two plants that sprang up in our yard this summer.