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(Ipomoea carnea)
Pink Morning Glory (Ipomoea carnea)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Ipomoea carnea, commonly known as Pink Morning Glory, is an evergreen perennial shrub or vine native to tropical and subtropical regions from Mexico to South America. It thrives in a variety of habitats including wetlands, riverbanks, and areas with disturbed soils. This plant typically grows to a height of 6-15 feet (1.8-4.6 meters) and a width of 2-8 feet (0.6-2.4 meters), featuring a dense, bushy form. It produces large, trumpet-shaped pink flowers that bloom profusely in the spring and summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.
Pink Morning Glory is valued for its rapid growth and showy flowers, which make it a popular choice for ornamental use in tropical and subtropical gardens. It can be used as a hedge, for screening, or simply as a decorative plant in mixed borders. This species is drought-tolerant once established, requiring low amounts of water, and it adapts well to a range of soil types, provided they have medium drainage. While it prefers full sun, it can also tolerate part shade. Gardeners should be aware that Ipomoea carnea can become weedy and invasive, particularly in regions with warm climates. It has been known to escape cultivation and establish in natural areas, outcompeting native vegetation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Pink Morning Glory is valued for its rapid growth and showy flowers, which make it a popular choice for ornamental use in tropical and subtropical gardens. It can be used as a hedge, for screening, or simply as a decorative plant in mixed borders. This species is drought-tolerant once established, requiring low amounts of water, and it adapts well to a range of soil types, provided they have medium drainage. While it prefers full sun, it can also tolerate part shade. Gardeners should be aware that Ipomoea carnea can become weedy and invasive, particularly in regions with warm climates. It has been known to escape cultivation and establish in natural areas, outcompeting native vegetation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 6-15 feet
- Width: 4-8 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Erosion Control, Hummingbird Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
native to tropical and subtropical regions from Mexico to South America
Other Names
Common Names: Gloria De La Manana, Algodão-Bravo, Mata-Cabra
Scientific Names: , Ipomoea carnea, Ipomoea gossypioides,
GBIF Accepted Name: Ipomoea carnea Jacq.