Passion Flower Facts

Passion flowers are perennial vines that are noted for their beautiful flowers and edible fruit; the plants are tropical and can bloom year round, if planted in the correct climate.

Function

Passion flowers are used in landscaping and gardening as well as homeopathic medicine for their anti-anxiety and sedative properties.

Geography

Passion flowers are native to Argentina and Southern, but they can also be found in the southern and central regions of the United States.

Features

The passion flower is a purple flower with a white center that has serrated leaves surrounding it; the vine portion of the plant can grow up to 30 feet in length.

Benefits

Passion flowers are used in homeopathic remedies to treat sleep disorders, pain and nervous exhaustion.

Fun Fact

Spanish missionaries gave passion flowers their name because the physical characteristics of the flower reminded them of the passion of Christ.

References

• The Flower Expert
• Drugs.com