Ipomoea purpurea, the common morning-glory, [2] tall morning-glory, [3] or purple morning glory, is a species in the genus Ipomoea, native to Mexico [4] and Central America.

The Plant: Valued as an exotic climber for the garden, Morning Glory is a pretty annual vine noted for its luminous heart-shaped foliage and attractive rich purple-blue trumpet-shaped flowers. Opening in the morning to reveal their white throats, the flowers, 2-3 inches (5-7 cm), close in the afternoon, hence the common name.

A naturalized weed in cultivated and fallow fields; sometimes sold as I. nil; self-seeds and can become invasive; many improved cultivars are available; seeds should be scarified and soaked in water for 12-24 hours to aid germination; prefers a well-drained, poor, sandy soil but is tolerant of most soil conditions. More information on Ipomoea.

2024年10月2日 · Learn how to care for Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) with this comprehensive guide on ideal watering, sunlight exposure, and the best substrates to help your plant thrive.

2024年8月14日 · Common morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea) is one of the easiest flowering vines to grow from seed. Learn how to take care of this charming annual.

Trumpet-shaped purple flowers (to 2.5” wide) with white throats bloom late spring to fall. Flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon, hence the common name. Flower colors of cultivars include white, pink, red and magenta.

Ipomoea purpurea invades waste and cultivated ground mainly in riparian (banks of watercourses), wetland and coastal habitats. Description. Ipomoea purpurea is a herbaceous annual twining climber. Stems of Ipomoea purpurea are hairy and may be trailing or twinning.