Purple Possum Passion Fruit Live Plant - Passiflora edulis

Passiflora edulis. -Purple Possum Passion Fruit Vine 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. Butterfly gardening: For butterfly gardening, be sure and plant in part shade. Passifloras are larval host plants to Zebra Longwing (Pictured as well as larval stage), Gulf Fritillary, Crimson Patch Longwing, Red-Banded Hairstreak, Julia Butterfly, and Mexican Butterfly. They will eat your plants up, but passifloras grow quickly enough that it should not be a problem as they can stay ahead of the larvae. Overview: Average Mature length: 20 - 30 feet. Soil: Average watering needs do not overwater. Light: Full sun. Zone: 8 - 10. You will be receiving 1 plant between 3 & 8 inches in a 3 inch deep pot. Receive a FREE sample of Wellspring Gardens' proprietary fertilizer blend (one per order)!