Description

Scientific Name: Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Country of Origin: South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Northern Argentina)
USDA Zones: 10–11 (may survive in Zone 9 with protection)
Soil pH Requirement: Slightly acidic (6.0–6.5)
Perennial or Annual in USDA Zone 9: Tender perennial

Passiflora ‘Yellow’ is a beautiful yellow passionfruit variety that produces sweet golden fruits and striking white-purple flowers. It’s an ideal choice if you want something different from the common purple passionfruit.

Why choose Passiflora ‘Yellow’? Its fruits have a distinct tropical flavor that’s sweeter than the purple type and the vine often grows faster in warm, humid climates.

How to Care in Texas:

• Planting: Spring planting is best to avoid frost risk.
• Soil: Well-drained, rich soil, pH 6.0–6.5.
• Water: Needs regular watering, especially when fruiting.
• Maintenance: Protect from cold snaps in winter; provide a trellis for climbing.