Common Name:
Common morning glory
Scientific Name:
Ipomoea purpurea
Unique Qualities:
One distinguishing quality of the common morning glory is that it has a broad, heart-shaped leaf. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and its flaring, funnel-shaped blossom opens during the morning but closes in the afternoon sun.
Can be Seen:
You can find them throughout North America, Asia, South Africa and the West Indies.
Likes to Hang Out:
Fallow and cultivated fields, waste ground, roadsides, railroads. They prefer full sun and dry to moist soils.
Benefits of the Plant:
The common morning glory is fairly versatile and can grow in any type of soil.
Status:
The flower is quite common across its range and its population is stable.
