Passion Fruit ‘Purple Possum’ (Passiflora edulis)

Tangy-Sweet Fruit on Fast Vines

Passion Fruit ‘Purple Possum’ (Passiflora edulis) is an intricate and beautiful flowering vine native to the Americas. Cultivated around the world in tropical and subtropical areas, it produces highly prized edible fruit, foliage, and flowers. The purple to deep blue fruit is filled with juicy flesh and soft seeds and has a unique tangy-sweet flavor, delicious eaten raw or made into juice.

This special edible and ornamental variety grows as a fast-creeping vine, making it perfect for porches, decks, fences, and trellises. Its unusual flowers and colorful fruit make it a beautiful addition to any tropical or subtropical garden.

Cultural & Culinary Significance

Passion Fruit is native to the Americas, where native varieties can be found throughout North and South America. Today, Passiflora edulis is cultivated around the world in tropical and subtropical regions for its unique fruit, foliage, and flowers. The fruit is often eaten raw or made into delicious juice, prized for its distinctive tangy-sweet flavor.

Why Grow Passion Fruit ‘Purple Possum’?

• Produces large purple to deep blue passion fruit with tangy-sweet flavor
• Beautiful intricate flowers add tropical ornamental appeal
• Fast-growing vines quickly cover fences, trellises, porches, and decks
• Juicy fruit and soft seeds are delicious eaten fresh or made into juice
• Edible and ornamental vine that brings beauty and productivity to the garden

Growing Tips

(Also known as: Purple Possum, Purple Passion Fruit, Passion Fruit, Passionfruit, Passionflower, Passiflora edulis*)*

Passion Fruit grows best in full sun to part shade with rich, well-draining soil and consistent moisture. Give its fast-creeping vines a sturdy trellis, fence, or other support to climb. Feed regularly during active growth and keep the soil from drying out completely. Prune as needed to manage the vigorous vines and encourage productive growth. Protect from frost and prolonged cold.