Ipomoea purpurea

Ipomoea purpurea, the common morning-glory, tall morning-glory, or purple morning glory, is a species in the genus Ipomoea, native to Mexico and Central America.

💡 Common morning glory is a resilient plant that thrives along roadsides without any special care. Despite its tough growing conditions, it produces beautiful flowers. This ability to flourish symbolizes a tenacious and indomitable spirit.

🌳 The common morning glory is a well-loved ornamental garden climber, known for its captivating flowers and heart-shaped leaves. These flowers bloom early in the morning, adding charm to the garden, and close by the afternoon. Traditionally, morning glories are found in cottage and Mediterranean gardens, but they also thrive in non-traditional settings like hanging baskets and containers. They make an attractive cover for trellises, arbors, fences, and other nearby structures.

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Characteristics

Plant Type

Vine, Herb

Life Cycle

Annual

Genus

Ipomoea

Family

Convolvulaceae

Hardiness Zone

5-9

Mature Height

2.13 m to 3.05 m

Mature Spread

0.91 m to 1.83 m

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Color

White, Purple, Blue, Pink, Red

Flower Size

3.05 cm to 6.35 cm

Bloom Time

Summer

Planting Time

Spring, Summer

Harvest Time

Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall

Native Area

Colombia, Paraguay, Argentina, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama

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