More passion, more passion. More energy, more energy!Our Passiflora edulis ‘Possum Purple’ gave us more passion and more energy than last year and produced a few lovely fruits. This species of passion fruit is native to South America therefore only hardy in zones 10-12 so we keep it in our greenhouse over the winter. This plant can be trained up a trellis or used in a hanging basket. 🎥: Sarah D., Supervisory Horticulturist Video description: horticulturist standing next to a potted green vining

Where were you the first time you tried passionfruit? 🎊 Passiflora edulis is a delicious fruit found on a climbing vine that is native to South America. It is used as a food plant and in traditional medicine as a sedative. The above ground parts are used to make medicine. The flower and leaves are typically consumed to relieve sleep problems (insomnia) and anxiety. Scientists believe the harmala alkaloids in passionfruit increase levels of a chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the