Blue passionflower

Passiflora caerulea

Layer 7 · Climbers
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to South America, this species is a fast-growing perennial climber that develops tendrils to attach itself to its supports. In a food forest, it occupies the seventh layer (climbers), using vertical space to attract various pollinators with its exotic flowers and providing small edible orange passion fruits.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees blue passionflower grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

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Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Climber up to 10 m
Mature diameter: 3 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May — Planting
June
July
August — Harvest
September — Harvest
October — Harvest
November
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The leaves are traditionally used in infusions for their calming and mild sedative properties.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.