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 9–10Climate Subtropical

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This perennial prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil and reaches up to 20 feet

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — USDA zones 9-11 are ideal for growth

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — It boasts intricate purple and white flowers, measuring up to 3 inches across

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — It requires a sturdy trellis for support and can provide a tropical feel to landscapes

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This perennial prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil and reaches up to 20 feet

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — is a vigorous vine famed for its aromatic round fruits

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This vigorous climber can swiftly cover fences

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Passifloraceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — commonly known as the Passion Fruit

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — USDA zones 9-11 are ideal for growth

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — It boasts intricate purple and white flowers, measuring up to 3 inches across

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — It requires a sturdy trellis for support and can provide a tropical feel to landscapes

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This perennial prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil and reaches up to 20 feet

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — is a vigorous vine famed for its aromatic round fruits

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This vigorous climber can swiftly cover fences

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — perennial vine celebrated for its striking flowers and delicious fruit

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — reaching a flexible spread of 15 to 20 feet

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — typically around 3 inches wide

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — serving as a lush backdrop for the complex

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — dark green leaves span 3 to 8 inches

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — feature a base color of white or pale green

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — The plant requires regular watering to establish, but once mature, it becomes more drought-tolerant

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — Passion Fruit thrives in full sun to partial shade

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — preferring well-drained soil

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — Ranging from 1.5 to 3 inches in diameter

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — generally weighing between 1 to 2 ounces

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — the fruits turn from green to deep purple or yellow when ripe

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — Offering a tangy tropical flavor, they are a superb choice for fresh eating, juices, or desserts

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — vine with multi-colored and purple blooms

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — vine for full

Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — It requires a sturdy trellis for support and can provide a tropical feel to landscapes; it boasts intricate purple and

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