Quick answer: Yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea) is native to 21 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Moist, rich woodland soils |
| Bloom | Jun-Sep |
| Height | Vine, 6-15 ft |
| Wildlife value | Larval host for Gulf Fritillary, Zebra Longwing, Variegated Fritillary |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Yellow passionflower
Where is Yellow passionflower native?
Yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea) is native to 21 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Yellow passionflower bloom?
Yellow passionflower blooms Jun-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Yellow passionflower need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Moist, rich woodland soils. Mature height: Vine, 6-15 ft.
Is Yellow passionflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Larval host for Gulf Fritillary, Zebra Longwing, Variegated Fritillary.
Is Yellow passionflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Yellow passionflower is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Yellow passionflower?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Passiflora lutea by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Yellow passionflower.
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