Ground cover and Vines – ‘Morning Glory’ Wild Sweet Potato Vine

Botanical name: ipomoea purpurea

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: 10 ft in height and 6 ft in width

Bloom time: late spring, summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Flower color: white/purple/blue/pink

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: can reach mature size in a single growing season

Pruning instructions: trim as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: annual vine

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: grows naturally as a native annual weed in our area

Watering instructions: keep soil consistency moderately moist

Fertilizing instructions : no fertilizer needed

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants:

Toxicity level: extremely toxic for humans and for pets if ingested

Invasive species: yes