Banana Passion Fruit

Passiflora mollissima, Passifloraceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mongolian OakQuercus mongolica

Physical SupportShade Provision

Fat-stemmed Tree TomatoCyphomandra crassicaulis

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Andean RaspberryRubus glaucus

Pollinator Sharing

Sugar HackberryCeltis laevigata

Physical Support

IlamaAnnona diversifolia

Physical SupportPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Monkey JackArtocarpus lakoocha

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect HabitatShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Little WalnutJuglans microcarpa

Walnut juglone is toxic to passion fruit vines, preventing establishment and causing die-back

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionScreening

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Banana Passion Fruit grow in?

Banana Passion Fruit grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Banana Passion Fruit?

Good companions for Banana Passion Fruit include Mongolian Oak, Fat-stemmed Tree Tomato, Andean Raspberry, Sugar Hackberry, Ilama.

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