Passion Fruit

Passion vine is one of the most exotic looking edibles that we can grow in our climate with its striking blue and white ornate flowers appearing in late summer, commonly reaching 3 ” in diameter, and produce a tart orange fruit. The entire flower is edible and the petals in particular are sweetly delicious! First nation people’s have long used passion vine medicinally as a sleep aid, pain reliever, and anti-inflammatory. It is a great pollinator plant attracting butterflies and other insects, and is a host plant to many fritillary butterflies.