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common morning-glory

common morning-glory

Ipomoea purpurea

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 11b

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A fast-growing annual or tender perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped purple, pink, or white flowers that open in the morning and close by afternoon. It's excellent for covering trellises, fences, and arbors in warm-season gardens.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
3–10′ tall × 3–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Convolvulaceae

Native Range

Tropical Central and South America

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with