Passiflora edulis 'Florida Home'

Also Known As

Florida Home Purple Passionfruit

Plant type

perennial, vine, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8b-11

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Passiflora edulis 'Florida Home' plant details

Passiflora edulis 'Florida Home' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and purple flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Passiflora edulis 'Florida Home'

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: passifloraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Passiflora edulis 'Florida Home'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Florida Home purple is simular to Fredricks but with a slightly higher cold tolerance and is considered an A+ subtropical var. that easily withstands frosts and the occasional light freeze. It will generally freeze back to the ground and resprout in the spring. Grows 30 feet in a season. Medium to full sun.