Yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea)
Also known as: Yellow passion flower
Yellow passionflower is a resilient vine that thrives in forests, thickets, and woodlands. It blooms with fragrant flowers that draw birds and bees. This plant is an excellent choice for butterfly gardens, attracting species like Zebra Longwings and Gulf Fritillaries.
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Attributes of Yellow passionflower
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
3 m to 5 m
Spread
4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Silver Yellow Gray
Flower Size
1 cm to 1.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green White Cream Purple Gold
Images of Yellow passionflower
Quickly Identify Yellow passionflower
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Distinct three-lobed leaves, 1-3 inches (2.5-7.6 cm) long and 3-6 inches (7.6-15.2 cm) wide.
2
Small, greenish-yellow flowers with intricate petal arrangements, approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
3
Marble-sized dark purple to black fruits, 0.2-0.4 inches (5-10 mm) in diameter, with a glossy appearance.
4
Vine can reach up to 20 feet (6 meters) in height, supported by tendrils for vertical growth.
5
Flowers bloom from June to September, displaying a central corona of thread-like filaments.
Scientific Classification of Yellow passionflower
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Passionflowers
Genus
Passion flowers
Species
Yellow passionflower
