Yellow Passionflower
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Passiflora lutea
Family: Passifloraceae (Passionflower Family)
Yellow Passionflower is a showy climbing vine. It is a larval host for several butterfly species. The leaves turn yellow in the fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and part shade. Maypop, Purple Passionflower, Purple Passion Vine, Apricot Vine
- Scientific Name: Passiflora lutea
- Common Names: Yellow Passionflower, Yellow Passion Vine, Yellow Passion-flower
- Family: Passifloraceae (Passionflower Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial vine
- Height: Climbing vine up to 15 feet
- Leaves: Green
- Flowers: Yellow, white, green
- Bloom Time: March through October
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts butterflies. Larval host to Gulf Fritillary, Julia, and Zebra butterflies.
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Where to Find It
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