Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Cypress Vine, Hummingbird Vine
Ipomoeaquamoclit

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species: quamoclit (KWAM-oh-klit)

Synonym:Convolvulus pennatifolius

Synonym:Convolvulus pennatus

Synonym:Convolvulus quamoclit

Synonym:Quamoclit pennata

Synonym:Quamoclit vulgaris

Category

Annuals
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink
Red
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds