Corkystem Passionflower
Passiflora suberosa
Last reviewed: August 2026
Corkystem Passionflower (Passiflora suberosa) is a perennial vine native to FL. It blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. The flowers draw butterflies and bees.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–72" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
FL
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Corkystem Passionflower is a native Texas vine that produces small greenish-yellow flowers from spring through fall. This drought-tolerant climber spreads readily and can be used as groundcover or trained on supports.
Growing Corkystem Passionflower
Grow Corkystem Passionflower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 72 inches tall and spread 36 to 72 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Corkystem 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 for Gulf Fritillary and other passion-vine butterflies while providing nectar for various pollinators. The small fruits also attract birds.
Common questions
- How much sun does Corkystem Passionflower need?
- Corkystem Passionflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Corkystem Passionflower bloom?
- Corkystem Passionflower blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Corkystem Passionflower native?
- Corkystem Passionflower (Passiflora suberosa) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Corkystem Passionflower attract?
- Corkystem Passionflower draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Corkystem Passionflower HOA-friendly?
- Corkystem 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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