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Convolvulaceae
Morning Glory
Ipomoea
Love, affection, mortality, resurrection.
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus
- Ipomoea
- Native to
- Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- climbing vine
- Height
- 2–5 m
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, moderate fertility
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 2–11 (annual in cool zones)
- Lifespan
- Annual or perennial depending on species
Did you know
- Morning glory flowers open at sunrise and wilt by afternoon — each bloom lasts only one day.
- Some species (like Ipomoea tricolor) contain LSA, a psychoactive compound; seeds are treated with toxic coatings to deter misuse.
- The sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a member of the morning glory family — its flowers look nearly identical to ornamental morning glories.
- In Japanese culture, the asagao (morning glory) is a symbol of summer and is celebrated with dedicated festivals.
- Morning glories can grow 10+ feet in a single season, making them one of the fastest-climbing ornamental vines.