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Passionfruit

Passiflora edulis
Also known as: Purple Passionfruit

Passionfruit is a fruit in the Passifloraceae family. It grows best in full sun with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 9-11.

Varieties

1 · sorted by days to maturity
  • Passionfruit

    PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tropical vine (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Aromatic tropical fruit; exotic flowers.

    Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis) is a vigorous subtropical vine grown for tart aromatic fruit and intricate flowers; needs a trellis and a long warm season.

    Growing notes: Botanical name: Passiflora edulis|Hardiness zones: 9-11|Propagation: cutting or seed|Light: Full sun|Water: Medium|Mature size: 15-20 feet (vine)

Family
Passifloraceae
Category
Fruit
Form
Vine
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
9-11
Height
15–20 ft
Spread
3–6 ft
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Tender · to ~30°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

Storing & preserving

Refrigerate ripe fruit; ripen firm fruit at room temperature.

  • Freeze: Freezes well raw; spread on a tray first so pieces stay loose.
  • Preserve: Make jam or water-bath can high-acid fruit.
  • Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.

General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Growing timeline

Propagation
Cutting
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

No curated care & troubleshooting advice for passionfruit yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.