Passiflora Seeds - Purple Passion Flower

Passiflora Seeds - Purple Passion Flower

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  • Exotic flowers produce sweet, tropical fruit
  • Vine produces a single flower two to three inches wide at each node
  • Passion fruit's flavor can be compared to the guava fruit
  • Vine grows rapidly in warmer zones
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Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Purple, White
Growth Habit Vining
Plant Height 20 feet
Bloom Season Spring through Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Edible, Fast Growing
Use Culinary, Trellis Garden
Growing Conditions Outdoor

About Passiflora Seeds - Purple Passion Flower

Passiflora edulis

Seed Type Open Pollinated Seed
Also known as Blue Passionflower, Bluecrown Passionflower, Common Passion Flower

Passiflora Purple Passion Flower, scientifically known as Passiflora edulis and commonly referred to as passion fruit, is a vine species of passionflower originating from southern Brazil and Peru. Cultivated commercially in tropical and subtropical regions, it is cherished for its sweet, seedy fruit. The fruit, classified as a pepo or berry, is bright green and round to oval in shape, shriveling to brown or dark purple when ripe. Its interior is soft and juicy, with numerous seeds. Passion fruit is consumed both fresh and juiced, with its juice often blended with other fruit juices to enhance aroma. Interestingly, this plant was named after the flower's intricate structure was believed to symbolize the Passion of Christ’s crucifixion.

Planting Information

Planting Passiflora Seeds - Purple Passion Flower

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light, Scarification, Soaking
Sowing Method Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing 12 to 24 inches
Plant Height 20 feet
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 9, 10, 11
View our Passiflora Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 25 Up to 80 Sq. Ft