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ivy-leaved morning-glory (Ipomoea hederacea)

Ipomoea hederacea, Ivyleaf Morning-Glory, is a fast-growing annual vine. It has three-lobed leaves and blue, purple, or white trumpet-shaped flowers. A common agricultura

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate to High

Soil

Adaptable; prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low to Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sun

Water

Moderate to High

Keep soil consistently moist

Soil

Adaptable; prefers well-drained, fertile soil.

Temperature

Warm

Thrives in warm conditions, sensitive to frost

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low to Moderate

Light feeding in fertile soil

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

1-3 m

Spread

1-3 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

2-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Cleiemera hederacea (Jacq.) Raf.
Cleiemera hirsuta Raf.
Ipomoea barbata Roth
Ipomoea barbigera Sweet
Ipomoea desertorum House
Ipomoea phymatodes Spreng.
Ipomoea scabrida Roem. & Schult.
Ornithosperma autumnalis Raf.
Pharbitis barbata (Roth) G.Don
Pharbitis barbigera (Sweet) G.Don
Pharbitis hederacea (Jacq.) Choisy
Pharbitis polymorpha Siebold & de Vriese
Pharbitis scabrida (Schult.) G.Don
Pharbitis triloba Miq.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea hederacea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 6/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 6/5

Edible

No

Seeds contain psychoactive alkaloids and can cause gastrointestinal upset, disorientation, or hallucinations if ingested by humans or pets.

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