Bracted Passionflower
Passiflora affinis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–72" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Bracted Passionflower is a native Texas vine that produces intricate, exotic-looking flowers from spring through fall. This deciduous climber needs support structures like trellises or fences and goes dormant in winter, dying back to the ground.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bracted Passionflower takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires support structure
- Can appear messy
Wildlife value
This plant serves as a host plant for Gulf Fritillary and other passion-vine butterflies, supporting their complete lifecycle. The unusual flowers attract various butterfly species for nectar.
Common questions
- How much sun does Bracted Passionflower need?
- Bracted Passionflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Bracted Passionflower bloom?
- Bracted Passionflower blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Bracted Passionflower native?
- Bracted Passionflower (Passiflora affinis) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Bracted Passionflower attract?
- Bracted Passionflower draws butterflies.
- Is Bracted Passionflower HOA-friendly?
- Bracted Passionflower takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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