Passiflora Edulis Purple Possum Passion Fruit Flower plant cut_flower_garden At night is when it

At night is when it releases the most of its fragrance

It is excellent for hedge rows

It is endemic to Brazil

and in spring grows beautiful clusters of tubular flowers that burst out leaving a pink tail behind

This plant is said to be somewhat drought tolerant

Passiflora Edulis Purple Possum Passion Fruit Flower plant cut_flower_garden At night is when itThis woody vine climbs with tendrils and has evergreen leaves. Purple Possum produces single fragrant flower which are 2 to 3 inches wide. Purple Possum has a tough rind which is smooth and waxy. The pulp is highly aromatic and orange colored with dark brown or black seeds. Purple Possum has a flavor which is musky and guava like. When planting Purple Possum, use mulch and plenty of organic matter in the soil to reduce nematode damage. Plant seeds in