Plants in family convolvulaceae
Ipomoea tricolor
Ipomoea tricolor is a tropical plant native to the Americas, known for its twining liana growth and trumpet-shaped flowers. The blooms are most commonly blue with a white to golden yellow center, adding a vibrant touch to gardens. This plant prefers warm, sheltered, sunny positions and is grown as an annual in temperate regions. It is used as a cover plant in Mexico and has numerous cultivars with different flower colors.
Ipomoea batatas 'Ace Of Spades'
Ipomoea batatas 'Ace Of Spades' is a fast-growing sweet potato species from Brazil, known for its purple heart-shaped leaves. It requires minimal ventilation and humidity, thriving in moist soil and sphagnum moss. This plant is easy to propagate from stem breaks and adds a tropical touch to gardens.
Ipomoea purpurea 'Chocolate'
Ipomoea purpurea 'Chocolate' is a Japanese morning glory with large, rosy-chocolate-colored blossoms and variegated green and white foliage. This vigorous vine can grow up to 10 feet and blooms from midsummer to frost.
Ipomoea purpurea
Ipomoea purpurea, a vigorous vine native to Mexico and Central America, is known for its heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers in blue, purple, and white. This plant covers fences and trellises, adding vertical interest to gardens. It prefers moist, rich soil and can self-sow, making it a resilient choice for warm temperate and subtropical regions. However, it is toxic if ingested, so caution is advised.
Ipomoea albivenia
Ipomoea albivenia, known as Wild Cotton, is a fast-growing succulent vine native to Kenya and Zimbabwe. It produces funnel-shaped flowers in winter and requires well-drained soil. This vine is frost-hardy and grows best in full sun to semi-shade.
Ipomoea alba
Ipomoea alba, also known as the moonflower, is a perennial liana native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is renowned for its large, fragrant white or pink flowers that open in the evening and last through the night. The plant can grow up to 98 feet tall with twining stems and is often cultivated for its ornamental beauty. However, all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, and it is considered invasive in some areas.
Ipomoea batatas
Ipomoea batatas, commonly known as sweet potato vine, features abundant small white flowers and elongated dark green leaves. It blooms nearly year-round in mild climates and can grow 6-12 inches tall, spreading and climbing as it matures. This plant is low maintenance, thrives in full sun to partial shade, and attracts bees and hummingbirds. However, it is highly toxic if ingested by humans or pets.
Ipomoea platensis
Ipomoea platensis is a perennial succulent vine native to southeastern South America, known for its impressive caudex and sprawling vines that can reach up to 12 feet. This plant features pink or lavender bell-shaped flowers that bloom from late summer to early fall. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is winter dormant, making it a resilient choice for gardeners in suitable climates.
Ipomoea batatas 'Bright Eyes Black'
Ipomoea batatas 'Bright Eyes Black' is a fast-growing terrestrial plant from Brazil, recognized for its purple heart-shaped leaves. It thrives in moist soil and high humidity environments, making it suitable for terrariums or tropical-themed gardens. This plant is easy to propagate from stem breaks, allowing for quick expansion in suitable conditions. Ipomoea batatas 'Bright Eyes Black' adds a vibrant splash of color with its striking foliage, making it a popular choice for gardeners looking to enhance their plant collections with unique and colorful species.
Ipomoea quamoclit
Ipomoea quamoclit is a vibrant, easy-to-grow vine known for its tropical-looking, tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. This herbaceous plant can reach heights of 3 to 10 feet and features fern-like foliage. Its trumpet-shaped flowers, which bloom in red, pink, or white, add a splash of color to gardens in summer and fall. Native to the tropical Americas, it has spread to many regions and is sometimes considered invasive. While it thrives in full sun and doesn't require fertilizer, caution is advised as most parts are toxic if ingested. It can be grown in containers and is a vigorous grower, making it ideal for screens or trellises.
Ipomoea tricolor 'Heavenly Blue'
Ipomoea tricolor 'Heavenly Blue' is a perennial vine known for its sky-blue flowers with a white throat, blooming from summer until fall frost. It thrives in zones 9-10 and is ideal for fences and trellises. This plant's vibrant blooms and climbing habit make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add vertical interest to their landscapes.
Convolvulus sabatius ssp. mauritanicus
Convolvulus sabatius ssp. mauritanicus is a non-weedy ground cover with trailing stems and round grey-green leaves. It produces blue, saucer-shaped flowers in summer and requires dry conditions in winter for spring return. This plant performs well in sunny sites or as a container filler.
Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie'
Ipomoea batatas 'Blackie' is a tender perennial with deep purple, nearly black, five-lobed leaves and unique trumpet-shaped flowers. It is low maintenance, reaching 6-12 inches tall, and thrives in full sun to partial shade. This plant is highly toxic if ingested.
Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita'
Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita' is a perennial plant with bright chartreuse, fan-shaped leaves, grown for its foliage and vigorous growth. It can be used as a groundcover or in containers, thriving in high light and warm temperatures.