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species 19,456 observations

Yellow Passionflower

Passiflora lutea

Status
native
Bees
1 specialist raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

43 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Gulf Fritillary, Julia Heliconian, Zebra Longwing, Trumpet Vine Sphinx 7
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Passionflower Bee 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Euodynerus pratensis, Potter Wasp, Pigweed Flea Beetle 3
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Four-toothed Mason Wasp, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Viceroy, Clouded Skipper 32

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Vines
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Water use
Low
Soil
Organic
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Rabbits Slugs
Habit
Climbing
Plant type
Vine Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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