Oceanblue Morning-Glory
(Ipomoea indica)
Oceanblue Morning-Glory (Ipomoea indica)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Ipomoea indica, commonly known as Oceanblue Morning-Glory, is an evergreen vine native to tropical and subtropical forests, coastal scrub, and disturbed areas in Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. It is a vigorous, long-lived climber that can reach lengths of up to 12 meters (39 feet). Its twining stems enable it to climb over other plants, walls, and slopes, often forming dense mats. The plant features heart-shaped or 3-lobed leaves and produces showy, funnel-shaped flowers that are purple or blue and 6–8 cm (2–3 in) in diameter, blooming profusely from spring to autumn. The flowers are hermaphroditic, containing both male and female reproductive structures.
Oceanblue Morning-Glory is valued for its rapid growth and vibrant flowers, making it a favorite for trellises, arbors, and fences in warm climates. It is also used as a ground cover to stabilize soil on slopes. This species thrives in well-draining, fertile soil and requires regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. While it is frost-sensitive, it can be grown in temperate regions in greenhouses or as an annual. Gardeners should be cautious, as Ipomoea indica can become invasive outside its native range, particularly in Mediterranean climates. It is known to smother native vegetation and may require management to control its spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Oceanblue Morning-Glory is valued for its rapid growth and vibrant flowers, making it a favorite for trellises, arbors, and fences in warm climates. It is also used as a ground cover to stabilize soil on slopes. This species thrives in well-draining, fertile soil and requires regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. While it is frost-sensitive, it can be grown in temperate regions in greenhouses or as an annual. Gardeners should be cautious, as Ipomoea indica can become invasive outside its native range, particularly in Mediterranean climates. It is known to smother native vegetation and may require management to control its spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 10-14 feet
- Width: 7-9 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Blue, Pink, Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous, Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forests, coastal scrub, and disturbed areas
Other Names
Common Names: Blue Morningglory , Oceanblue Morningglory , Koali Awa , Blue Dawn Flower , 銳葉牽牛 , Batatilla De Indias , Blaue Prunkwinde
Scientific Names: Ipomoea indica , Ipomoea acuminata , Ipomoea involucrata , Ipomoea congesta , Ipomoea indica var. acuminata , Ipomoea cathartica , Ipomoea learii , Ipomoea mutabilis , Ipomoea halierca , Pharbitis acuminata
GBIF Accepted Name: Ipomoea indica (Burm.) Merr.