
Blue morning glory (Ipomoea indica)
Blue morning glory, also known as Blue dawn flower, Koali awa
The blue morning glory (Ipomoea indica) is a perennial vine commonly found in tropical regions globally. Each morning, its flowers open up in a vivid blue hue. As the day progresses, these blooms gradually shift to a purple-pink shade by late afternoon. The plant produces fresh flowers every day from late spring through early autumn.
Key Facts About Blue morning glory
Attributes of Blue morning glory
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
1.2 m to 4.5 m
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
6 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Blue Purple
Scientific Classification of Blue morning glory
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Solanales
Family
Morning-glory
Genus
Morning glories
Species
Blue morning glory
Toxicity
Ingestion