I saw this type of Blue Crown Passion Vine in Volterra, Italy. It was growing on the railing around our hotel. That vine also had orange fruits in it. This is a relative of our native North Catolina Maypop vine.

This Blue Crown hybrid is almost ten years old. This particular plant came up from the roots of the mother vine which broke down the fence with its weight.

This second generation has sturdier support. I love looking off the deck and seeing dozens of these gorgeous blooms.

This is my absolute favorite flower in terms of structure. The colors are vivid and the pistil parts actually move up or down depending on conditions.

Every spring I sit above it in a chair and watch it pollinator visitors.

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