Passionflower - Men's Floridian Shirt

Demonstrate your passion for Florida and all that makes it unique. The Passionflower men’s shirt by Okihasi pays tribute to the vital role that native plants like the passionflower play in the state’s ecosystems. Created from soft, breathable viscose, the shirt depicts the critical relationship between native flora and pollinators and is perfect for people who appreciate both fashion and the environment.

With its delicate tendrils and intricate blooms, the passionflower has much in common with orchids, is reminiscent of the glass artwork of Dale Chihuly and is a sight to behold. It is indeed a work of art created by an unseen hand. The passionflower figures in the life cycle of the Gulf fritillary butterfly and other butterflies whose larvae feed on its leaves. Its nectar serves as a crucial food source for the Eastern bumblebee, and its dense foliage provides shelter for insects, lizards and small birds. Bumblebees, carpenter bees, wasps, and bats all serve the passionflower as pollinators. For a host of species, coming and going, it is like a train station. The passionflower is a climbing vine and, supported by a trellis, is easily cultivated in backyards. Its value may extend well beyond its native range. The passionflower is known for its calming properties. It is cooling to the body, according to an herb seller, and can help quiet the mind and soothe stress. Online nurseries have passionflowers for sale. Pollinating ruby-throated hummingbirds are often seen dipping into their blooms, which may be more attractive than that feeder you bought at the hardware store. A ruby-throat and a passionflower, taken together, add up to a little bit of heaven. - Steve Bornhoft

Please see below for more on the shirt, care, and sizing.

More about Passionflower and the pollinators that depend on it.
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), also known as maypop, purple passionflower, true passionflower, or passion vine is a sight to behold with its delicate tendrils and intricate blooms. These flowers slightly resemble the blown glass artwork by artist Dale Chihuly, and beyond its beauty it plays an important role in Florida’s ecology. Passionflower is a host plant for the native Gulf Fritillary butterfly, and its nectar serves as a crucial food source for the Eastern Bumble bee and the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. Furthermore, the dense foliage of the passionflower provides shelter for smaller animals like native insects, lizards, and small birds. In essences, this unique flowering vine is not only a botanical beauty, but plays an important role in supporting the overall biodiversity of Florida.

MATERIAL DETAILS

1. Light-weight Viscose material made from bamboo - excellent to wear on those hot days.

2. Machine wash cold on gentle - Mild detergents - Dry Cleaning Recommended

3. Line dry

4. Iron on a medium setting - take caution when ironing

Sizing

Do not use generic sizing (S, M, L, etc). Take exact measurements of your body to get the correct size. See the sizing chart below.

Chest Size

Small - 40-43”

Medium - 43-45”

Large - 45-47”

XL - 47-51”

XXL - 52-55”

XXXL - 56-59”

Length

Small - 27.5-28.5”

Medium - 28.5-30.5”

Large - 30.5-31.5”

XL - 31.5-32.5”

XXL - 32.5”

XXXL - 32.5”

Shoulder

Small - 17-18.25”

Medium - 18-19”

Large - 19-19.75”

XL - 20.75”

XXL - 21.75”

XXXL - 22-22.5”