Morning glory (Ipomoea)
Family: Convolvulaceae
Ipomoea is a very diverse group of plants that includes many familiar garden plants. The most widely cultivated morning glory vine is Ipomoea tricolor, which is sky blue with magenta and white accents. That species, along with several other morning glories, are known for having flowers that open in the morning and wilt by mid-afternoon. Ipomoea batatas, the sweet potato, is the most important agricultural crop in the genus. Several Ipomoea species are invasive in warm regions.
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Tags:
annual, flower, ornamental, perennial, sun, vine
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Cultivation: Medium-sized annual vine for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. Grows best in full sun with moderate moisture. May be grown as a perennial in zones 10 to 11.
Size: Reaches 6' to 10' (1.8 m to 3 m) tall with a spread of 3' to 6' (90 cm to 1.8 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation: seeds.
Size: Reaches 6' to 10' (1.8 m to 3 m) tall with a spread of 3' to 6' (90 cm to 1.8 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation: seeds.