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common morning-glory (Ipomoea purpurea)

Ipomoea purpurea, or Morning Glory, is a fast-growing annual vine. It produces vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that open in the morning and bloom from summer until frost.

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Sunlight

Requires full sun for best flowering, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, allowing topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, moderately fertile

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures (18-30 °C); sensitive to frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly with a balanced or high-phosphorus fertilizer once or twice during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Requires full sun for best flowering, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, allowing topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, moderately fertile

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures (18-30 °C); sensitive to frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly with a balanced or high-phosphorus fertilizer once or twice during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Vine

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

2-4 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Heart-shaped

Flower Size

4-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Cleiemera cuspidata Raf.
Convolvuloides leucosperma Moench
Convolvuloides purpurea (L.) Moench
Convolvulus eriocaulos Roem. & Schult.
Convolvulus glandulifer Spreng.
Convolvulus hirsutulus (J.Jacq.) Colla
Convolvulus pilosus Rottler
Convolvulus purpureus L.
Convolvulus schultesii Roem. & Schult.
Diatrema purpurea (L.) Raf.
Ipomoea affinis M.Martens & Galeotti
Ipomoea caesia Hoffmanns.
Ipomoea chanetii H.Lév.
Ipomoea diehlii M.E.Jones
Ipomoea discolor Jacq.
Ipomoea glandulifera Ruiz & Pav.
Ipomoea hirsutula J.Jacq.
Ipomoea hispida Zuccagni
Ipomoea pilosissima M.Martens & Galeotti
Ipomoea punctata Pers.
Ipomoea wattii C.B.Clarke
Pharbitis diversifolia Lindl.
Pharbitis githaginea Hochst. ex Choisy
Pharbitis hispida (Zuccagni) Choisy
Pharbitis punctata (Pers.) G.Don
Pharbitis purpurea (L.) Bojer
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familyConvolvulaceae
  • genusIpomoea
  • speciesIpomoea purpurea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 6/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 7/5

Edible

No

Seeds contain lysergic acid alkaloids which can cause gastrointestinal upset, hallucinations, and other severe symptoms if ingested by humans or pets.

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