Passiflora ligularis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
This vigorous Passion Flower vine is one that is grown for its edible fruit, sweet granandilla. The fruit is 3” long. It is ripe when the color is orange-yellow & has white dots on the rind. The fruit can be eaten right out of the shell or the juice can be strained & sipped as a refreshing drink. The vine will grow to about 14’, maybe more & has very large, green leaves. The flowers are very ornamental. They have whitish green petals & many, many purple and white filaments. They have a sweet & musky scent. Native to Mexico & South America.