Common morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea)
Common morning glory, also known as Purple morning-glory
The common morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea) originates from Mexico and Central America. It is often cultivated for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers. However, it has spread and naturalized in temperate and subtropical regions worldwide. In many areas, it is regarded as invasive because it tends to grow aggressively and outcompete local vegetation.
Key Facts About Common morning glory
Attributes of Common morning glory
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Plant Height
2 m to 3 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
3 cm to 6 cm
Flower Color
White Purple Blue Pink Red
Scientific Classification of Common morning glory
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies
Family
Morning-glory
Genus
Morning glories
Species
Common morning glory
Toxicity
ingestion, skin contact