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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

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) — It requires a sturdy trellis for support and can provide a tropical feel to landscapes; it boasts intricate purple and
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — The plant requires regular watering to establish, but once mature, it becomes more drought-tolerant
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — vine for full
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — Offering a tangy tropical flavor, they are a superb choice for fresh eating, juices, or desserts
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — reaching a flexible spread of 15 to 20 feet
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — generally weighing between 1 to 2 ounces; preferring well-drained soil
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — commonly known as the Passion Fruit; the plant requires regular watering to establish, but once mature, it, image 75
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — Passion Fruit thrives in full sun to partial shade; this perennial prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil, image 83
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; commonly known as the Passion Fruit, image 67
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — the fruits turn from green to deep purple or yellow when ripe; this vigorous climber can swiftly cover fences
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — is a vigorous vine famed for its aromatic round fruits; it requires a sturdy trellis for support and can, image 93
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — Offering a tangy tropical flavor, they are a superb choice for fresh eating, juices, or desserts; vine with multi-colored
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — typically around 3 inches wide, image 81
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 72
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — commonly known as the Passion Fruit; the plant requires regular watering to establish, but once mature, it, image 98
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — feature a base color of white or pale green; generally weighing between 1 to 2 ounces, image 82
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This vigorous climber can swiftly cover fences; perennial vine celebrated for its striking flowers and, image 54
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — USDA zones 9-11 are ideal for growth; reaching a flexible spread of 15 to 20 feet
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — vine with multi-colored and purple blooms; feature a base color of white or pale green
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — perennial vine celebrated for its striking flowers and delicious fruit; vine for full, image 76
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — Ranging from 1.5 to 3 inches in diameter; is a vigorous vine famed for its aromatic round fruits
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — Passion Fruit thrives in full sun to partial shade; this perennial prefers a sunny spot with well-drained soil, image 60
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — It boasts intricate purple and white flowers, measuring up to 3 inches across; serving as a lush backdrop for, image 71
Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis) — This vigorous climber can swiftly cover fences; perennial vine celebrated for its striking flowers and delicious fruit
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