Common Morning-glory
Ipomoea purpurea
Also listed as Convolvulus purpureus, Ipomoea hirsutula
Also known as Tall Morning-glory, Annual Morning Glory
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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.
Why grow it
Common morning-glory establishes quickly in warm-season gardens where faster coverage is desired compared to perennial vine species. Its reliable purple, pink, or white blooms provide consistent daily color through mid-summer, and its vigorous growth makes it suitable for screening or filling vertical space on structures. The plant tolerates a range of soil conditions and requires minimal inputs once established, making it practical for gardeners seeking low-maintenance annual coverage.
Watch out for
Deadheading spent flowers can extend blooming but is labor-intensive given the plant's prolific flowering habit. In mild climates where it persists beyond a single season, regular pruning helps manage tangled growth. The seeds have a hard coat and benefit from scarification or soaking before sowing if direct propagation is intended.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
Native Range
Tropical Central and South America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Common Morning-glory grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Common morning-glory establishes quickly in warm-season gardens where faster coverage is desired compared to perennial vine species. Its reliable purple, pink, or white blooms provide consistent daily color through mid-summer, and its vigorous growth makes it suitable for screening or filling vertical space on structures. The plant tolerates a range of soil conditions and requires minimal inputs once established, making it practical for gardeners seeking low-maintenance annual coverage.
Watch out for
Deadheading spent flowers can extend blooming but is labor-intensive given the plant's prolific flowering habit. In mild climates where it persists beyond a single season, regular pruning helps manage tangled growth. The seeds have a hard coat and benefit from scarification or soaking before sowing if direct propagation is intended.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
Native Range
Tropical Central and South America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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