Passiflora edulis
Passion Fruit, Liliko'i, Purple Gr
Description
The passion fruit vine that is famous for producing the, "passion fruit". An purplish egg-shaped fruit with a leathery hide that reveals inside, a pudding like mass, with edible seeds. Can be scooped-out or sucked-out of the halved fruit. Often invasive.
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Spring, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.