Yellow Passionflower
Passiflora lutea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
60"–120" H × 24"–60" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, DE, FL and 18 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Yellow passionflower is a delicate native vine with small, pale yellow flowers that bloom through summer. This climbing plant has lobed leaves and can reach 6-10 feet, making it perfect for trellises, fences, or as ground cover.
In an HOA neighborhood
Yellow Passionflower takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Vine growth can appear uncontrolled without structure
- May be viewed as too wild or informal for front yards
- Requires support structure or can sprawl messily
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and butterflies, while the foliage serves as a host plant for fritillary butterfly caterpillars.
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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