The evergreen Passion vine produces stunningly intricate flowers and highly aromatic edible fruit. Minimum low temperature is 25 - 30 F. Plant in full sun to part shade. Has medium water requirements.
Passiflora 'Possum Purple' is a self-fertile passion fruit with exceptional flavor. In addition to producing outstanding fruit, the flowers will leave you in awe. The vine performs best in full sun and will need the support of a trellis or stake.
Average mature height: 20 - 30 feet. Soil: Average watering needs do not overwater. Light: Full sun. Zones: 8 - 10.
ine species of passion flower native to southern Brazil through Paraguay and northern Argentina. It is cultivated commercially in tropical and subtropical areas for its sweet, seedy fruit. The fruit is a pepo, a type of berry, round to oval, either yellow or dark purple at maturity, with a soft to firm, juicy interior filled with numerous seeds. The fruit is both eaten and juiced, the juice often added to other fruit juices to enhance aroma.