Passionflower is a vine and climber with beautiful purple, fragrant flowers that may not flower the first year. It's climbing habit may require the help of a trellis. Once this plant flowers you will be able to watch as butterflies, bees, and birds will attract to the flower.
The aerial can be used is to treat insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, and nervous disorders. One common way to take advantage of this herbs medicinal uses is to make it into a tea.
***Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Passiflora incarnata
Characteristics: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. The flowers are quite fragrant.
Light: Sun to partial shade
Water: Average water needs. Water regularly; do not over water
Soil: pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Uses: Used to treat insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, and nervous disorders
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