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Passion Fruit

Passiflora Edulis

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Overview

Passiflora edulis, the Passion Fruit, is a vigorous vine famed for its aromatic round fruits, about 1.5-3 inches wide. It boasts intricate purple and white flowers, measuring up to 3 inches across. This perennial prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil and reaches up to 20 feet. It requires a sturdy trellis for support and can provide a tropical feel to landscapes. USDA zones 9-11 are ideal for growth.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type VineClimate Subtropical
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — perennial vine celebrated for its striking flowers and delicious fruit
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — typically around 3 inches wide, image 58Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — USDA zones 9-11 are ideal for growth; reaching a flexible spread of 15 to 20 feet, image 97Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This perennial prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil and reaches up to 20 feetPassion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — commonly known as the Passion Fruit; the plant requires regular watering to establish, but once mature, it becomes morePassion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — preferring well-drained soilPassion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — is a vigorous vine famed for its aromatic round fruits; it requires a sturdy trellis for support and can provide a tropical+111

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Passifloraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — perennial vine celebrated for its striking flowers and delicious fruit
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — typically around 3 inches wide, image 58
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — USDA zones 9-11 are ideal for growth; reaching a flexible spread of 15 to 20 feet, image 97
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This perennial prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil and reaches up to 20 feet
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — commonly known as the Passion Fruit; the plant requires regular watering to establish, but once mature, it becomes more
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — preferring well-drained soil
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — is a vigorous vine famed for its aromatic round fruits; it requires a sturdy trellis for support and can provide a tropical
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — perennial vine celebrated for its striking flowers and delicious fruit; vine for full
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — dark green leaves span 3 to 8 inches; multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — Passion Fruit thrives in full sun to partial shade
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — serving as a lush backdrop for the complex; uSDA zones 9-11 are ideal for growth
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — USDA zones 9-11 are ideal for growth
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — vine with multi-colored and purple blooms; feature a base color of white or pale green, image 91
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — commonly known as the Passion Fruit
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — USDA zones 9-11 are ideal for growth; reaching a flexible spread of 15 to 20 feet, image 74
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — commonly known as the Passion Fruit; the plant requires regular watering to establish, but once mature, it, image 52
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — reaching a flexible spread of 15 to 20 feet; passion Fruit thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 55
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — vine with multi-colored and purple blooms
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — Offering a tangy tropical flavor, they are a superb choice for fresh eating, juices, or desserts; vine with, image 89
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — dark green leaves span 3 to 8 inches; multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden, image 79
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This vigorous climber can swiftly cover fences; perennial vine celebrated for its striking flowers and, image 77
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This perennial prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil and reaches up to 20 feet; the fruits turn from, image 95
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — It boasts intricate purple and white flowers, measuring up to 3 inches across; serving as a lush backdrop for, image 48
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; commonly known as the Passion Fruit, image 90
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