Possum Purple Passion Fruit Vine

Passiflora edulis 'Possum Purple'

$109⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Possum Purple Passion Fruit Vine highlights at a glance!

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Passiflora edulis 'Possum Purple'
Growing Zones

9, 10
Mature Height

2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread

2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium - Low
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall
Harvest Time

Late Season
Fragrant

Yes

Growing Zones outdoors 9-11(indoors 4-10)

Find Your Growing Zone!

Plum-colored aromatic fruit and intricate blooms, the Possum Purple Passion Fruit Vine (Passiflora edulis 'Possum Purple') is not just another pretty face! The unique blooms are just a bonus when it comes to the flavorful, tropical purple fruit this vine produces in bushels! Fragrant and aromatic, the wavy, curly fringed blossoms have unusual stamen that stands out from the centers like a landing pad for pollinators!

Passionflowers form long, tenaciously climbing tendrils full of bright green foliage. Once those glorious blooms are done, and these bloom from summer until autumn, Possum Purple fills out with clusters of plum-colored fruit with smooth, mottled skins. Passion vines are self-fertile but only produce fruit in humid environments, so hand pollination may be necessary, or you can plant more than one variety to ensure pollination.

The yellow, succulent interior pulp is a great addition to salads and sweet and savory recipes. Typical additions to fruit punch and drinks, you can kick up the flavor of any dish, flavored vinegar or preserves with the tropical burst of these versatile fruits!

Planting and Application:

These vigorous growers are outstanding additions to a pollinator garden or great privacy and screening climbing on a fence near your orchard! Decorate a trellis or arbor and amaze you with their fragrant blooms and then feast on the juicy tropical fruit that forms after! Indoors or out, you'll enjoy the blossoms.

They even are wonderful cut flowers for unique bouquets. Great indoors and out, these are intriguing showpieces in small and large spaces! They're as happy in a large hanging planter as they are covering an unsightly fence.

Sweet, Tangy Round Yellow Fruit Inside & Out
Lovely Vining Plants & Green Foliage
Incredibly Gorgeous Blooms for Pollinators
Pollinator Friendly
Indoors or Out - Great in Containers, Trellis & Fences

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Possum Purple Passionfruit Vine needs part sun for the most flowers and best fruit. Be sure to provide excellent drainage and moderately moist soil. These vines can reach a hundred feet in nature, but in the home landscape, they're much easier to maintain.

Part Sun to Part Shade
Highly Adaptable to Any Well-Drained Soil
Prune After Flowering
Moderate Fertility

Three-season beauty and flavor, the Possum Purple Passion Fruit Vine will amaze you with its intriguing blooms, fragrance and climbing foliage! Plus juicy sweet-tart fruit in a unique plum hue! Fine tropical plants from NatureHills.com today!