Cypressvine
(Ipomoea quamoclit)
Cypressvine (Ipomoea quamoclit)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Ipomoea quamoclit, commonly known as Cypressvine, is an annual vine or herb native to tropical regions, specifically the open woodlands and scrub areas of Central America and Southern Mexico. It is a fast-growing, herbaceous twining vine that can reach heights of 3–10 feet (0.91–3.05 m). The foliage is finely dissected, resembling that of a cypress, which is how it gets its common name. Its flowers are trumpet-shaped with five points, measuring 1–2 inches (25–51 mm) in length and 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter, and come in shades of red, pink, or white. Cypressvine blooms continuously from summer into fall, with a flowering season that extends from August to December in the Northern Hemisphere and February to June in the Southern Hemisphere.
Cypressvine is valued for its ability to attract hummingbirds and for its showy, star-shaped flowers. It is often used in gardens to cover trellises, fences, and arbors, providing a quick screen or vertical interest. It is also suitable for container planting, where it can be managed to prevent spreading. While it thrives in full sun and requires medium amounts of water and well-drained soil, it is relatively low maintenance, not needing fertilizer to produce blooms. However, in warmer climates, Cypressvine can become invasive, spreading rapidly and outcompeting native plants. Gardeners should be cautious and may need to manage its growth to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Cypressvine is valued for its ability to attract hummingbirds and for its showy, star-shaped flowers. It is often used in gardens to cover trellises, fences, and arbors, providing a quick screen or vertical interest. It is also suitable for container planting, where it can be managed to prevent spreading. While it thrives in full sun and requires medium amounts of water and well-drained soil, it is relatively low maintenance, not needing fertilizer to produce blooms. However, in warmer climates, Cypressvine can become invasive, spreading rapidly and outcompeting native plants. Gardeners should be cautious and may need to manage its growth to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 6-15 feet
- Width: 3-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Pink, Red, White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Tropical open woodlands and scrub areas
Other Names
Common Names: Indian-Pink, Hummingbird-Vine, Cardinal-Climber, Cypressvine Morning-Glory, Red-Jasmine, Star-Glory, Star-Of-Bethlehem, Sweet-Willy, Cupid Flower, Cypress Vine
Scientific Names: , Ipomoea quamoclit, Quamoclit pennata, Quamoclit quamoclit, Quamoclit vulgaris, Quamoclit pinnata, Convolvulus quamoclit, Ipomoea erecta, Convolvulus pennatus, Clitocyamos pinnatifidus
GBIF Accepted Name: Ipomoea quamoclit L.