Mile-a-minute Vine
Ipomoea cairica
Also listed as Convolvulus cairicus, Convolvulus tuberculatus
Also known as Mile-a-minute, Cairo Morning Glory, Five-leaf Morning-glory
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A vigorous twining vine with heart-shaped leaves and small purple or blue flowers. It spreads rapidly and can become invasive in warm climates.
Why grow it
Mile-a-minute vine produces reliable flowering cover and can establish quickly in warm growing zones where slower vines might struggle. It offers denser foliage than many ornamental twining vines and tolerates poor soil conditions that would limit other species. The small purple or blue flowers provide seasonal color with minimal pruning demands.
Watch out for
This vine performs best with consistent moisture during establishment but can become waterlogged in poorly draining soils. Growth may be leggy or sparse if planted in deep shade, though it tolerates partial shade better than some annual vines. Monitoring for spider mites in hot, dry conditions helps maintain foliage quality.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
Native Range
Tropical Africa and Asia
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 vigorous twining vine with heart-shaped leaves and small purple or blue flowers. It spreads rapidly and can become invasive in warm climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Mile-a-minute Vine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Mile-a-minute vine produces reliable flowering cover and can establish quickly in warm growing zones where slower vines might struggle. It offers denser foliage than many ornamental twining vines and tolerates poor soil conditions that would limit other species. The small purple or blue flowers provide seasonal color with minimal pruning demands.
Watch out for
This vine performs best with consistent moisture during establishment but can become waterlogged in poorly draining soils. Growth may be leggy or sparse if planted in deep shade, though it tolerates partial shade better than some annual vines. Monitoring for spider mites in hot, dry conditions helps maintain foliage quality.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
Native Range
Tropical Africa and Asia
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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