Ipomoea Archives

The Moonflower vine, botanically Ipomoea alba. Often mistaken for its cousin, the Morning Glory, and sweet potato plant. Also, the common name moon flower is often related to datura inoxia.

The bush morning glory, scientifically known as Ipomoea Ieptophylla [ip-oh-MEE-a, lep-toh-FIL-uh], is a flowering plant species in the Convolvulaceae family often found along roadsides. The flowering shrub is native to

Ipomoea tricolor [ip-oh-MEE-a, TRY-kull-lur] is a flowering vine with heart-shaped leaves and bright blue or violet flowers belonging to the Convolvulaceae “morning glory” family and native to parts of Central

The Bindweed Convolvulus plant belongs to the Convolvulaceae family and native to the Mediterranean area. Convolvulus is pronounced [kon-VOLV-yoo-lus] and comes from the Latin “convolvere,” which means to twine around.

Ornamental sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) makes an excellent addition to any garden. They do well in traditional flowerbeds, in landscaping and are wonderful container plants. They can also be

Growing the firecracker vine (Ipomoea lobata), makes a relatively easy task. The plant does require quite a bit of attention when grown indoors and as such, you need to stay

The cypress vine or more botanically correct the Ipomoea quamoclit a species of the morning glory family. A gorgeous easy to grow flowering vine that can make your efforts to the garden much easier

Vines, like the Morning Glory are accommodating garden subjects. Similar to a full flowering Mandevilla vine they’ll adorn a trellis, arbor or pergola built especially for them. Or the morning