Tievine
Ipomoea cordatotriloba
Also listed as Ipomoea trichocarpa, Convolvulus carolinus
Also known as Sharp-pod Morning Glory, Cotton Morning Glory, Little Violet Morning Glory
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Tievine is a fast-growing annual or tender perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and small pink or white flowers. It spreads readily and is often used as a groundcover or climbing vine in warm climates.
Why grow it
Tievine establishes quickly in warm climates where frost-tender vines are needed for seasonal coverage or rapid screening. It produces flowers over an extended period and tolerates poor soils better than many ornamental vines, making it useful where soil amendment is impractical. Compared to perennial vines in the same genus, tievine's annual or short-lived habit can be an advantage in situations where temporary coverage is preferred or where permanent woody structure would be problematic.
Watch out for
In consistently warm regions, tievine may self-seed vigorously in subsequent seasons, requiring monitoring if volunteers are unwanted. Like many fast-growing tender vines, it benefits from regular pruning to maintain shape and prevent bare lower stems; without attention it can become leggy or overly dense in the canopy.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States and tropical Americas
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas
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
Tievine is a fast-growing annual or tender perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and small pink or white flowers. It spreads readily and is often used as a groundcover or climbing vine in warm climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Tievine grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Tievine establishes quickly in warm climates where frost-tender vines are needed for seasonal coverage or rapid screening. It produces flowers over an extended period and tolerates poor soils better than many ornamental vines, making it useful where soil amendment is impractical. Compared to perennial vines in the same genus, tievine's annual or short-lived habit can be an advantage in situations where temporary coverage is preferred or where permanent woody structure would be problematic.
Watch out for
In consistently warm regions, tievine may self-seed vigorously in subsequent seasons, requiring monitoring if volunteers are unwanted. Like many fast-growing tender vines, it benefits from regular pruning to maintain shape and prevent bare lower stems; without attention it can become leggy or overly dense in the canopy.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States and tropical Americas
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas
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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