| Grape Leaved Passion Fruit | |
| Passiflora vitifolia | |
| a.k.a. Crimson Passion Flower |
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Small green-yellow passion fruit with edible pulp. The flowers are a beautiful deep red.
Description: Fairly fast-growing passionflower vine, although usually only to 15-20ft.
The common name is derived from the shape of leaves resembling that
of grape leaves. The
large (up to 6") flowers may attract butterflies.
Hardiness: The vine is moderately hardy and can be killed
back by hard freezing temperatures or prolonged frosts.
P. vitifolia growing along a fence
Growing Environment: It grows best in
slightly cooler climate (than tropical) without frost. Plant the vine
in full sun or part shade, it has only moderate drought tolerance.
Propagation: By seed or cuttings.
Uses: The fruits can be eaten fresh.
Native Range: Native from Nicaragua to Peru.