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| Category: Vine |
| Family: Passifloraceae (Passion-flowers) |
| Origin: Brazil (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Purple |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: Climbing (Vine) |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Passiflora edulis (Purple Passion Fruit) - An evergreen vine with intricate flowers and edible fruit. The flowers appear in summer with white petals and purple filaments and after the blooms are produced oval purple skinned fruit with a soft juicy interior filled with numerous seeds. The inside can be dished out and eaten or the juice added to other fruit juices for flavor and aroma. For eating, the skin of the fruit should be allowed to wrinkle for a few days to raise the sugar levels and enhance the flavor. Plant in full to part sun with regular watering. This species is native to Paraguay, Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Other common names include Passionfruit (as one word) used in Australia and New Zealand and Granadilla (which is used in South America and South Africa).
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Passiflora edulis .
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