Yellow passionflower
Passiflora lutea
Yellow passionflower is a delicate native vine producing small, subtle pale-yellow blooms that are beloved by native bees, butterflies, and moth larvae. It grows well on a trellis or fence in partial shade with average moisture and is an important larval host plant for Gulf Fritillary and Zebra Longwing butterflies. Provide a support structure for climbing and trim back in late winter to encourage vigorous new growth each season.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water To Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Avoid Waterlogging And Allow Surface To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.5 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 4, 2019 by Diana (cc-by-sa)
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