Darkeye Morningglory
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(Ipomoea tiliacea)
Darkeye Morningglory (Ipomoea tiliacea)
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Summary
Ipomoea tiliacea, commonly known as Darkeye Morningglory, White Morning-glory, Wild Potato Vine, or Heartleaf Morning-glory, is a perennial vine that thrives in a variety of habitats including tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas across Mexico, Central America, and South America. It typically climbs to heights of 3-10 feet (0.9-3 meters), displaying heart-shaped leaves and twining stems that enable it to ascend structures and vegetation. The vine produces white, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom prolifically in the summer and fall, attracting pollinators with their subtle beauty.
Darkeye Morningglory is valued for its rapid growth and adaptability, making it suitable for covering trellises, arbors, and fences. It can also be used as a ground cover to stabilize soil in garden settings. It is relatively low-maintenance once established. This vine prefers full sun to part shade and can adapt to a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils with medium drainage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Darkeye Morningglory is valued for its rapid growth and adaptability, making it suitable for covering trellises, arbors, and fences. It can also be used as a ground cover to stabilize soil in garden settings. It is relatively low-maintenance once established. This vine prefers full sun to part shade and can adapt to a range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils with medium drainage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 3-10 feet
- Width: 3-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Border Plant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant
Natural Habitat
Tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas across Mexico, Central America, and South America
Other Names
Common Names: White morning-glory, Wild Potato Vine, Heartleaf morning-glory
Scientific Names: Ipomoea tiliacea, Convolvulus acuminatus, Convolvulus acuminatus, Convolvulus biflorus, Convolvulus essequebensis, Convolvulus essequeboensis, Convolvulus fastigatus, Convolvulus fastigiatus, Convolvulus indicus, Convolvulus macrorhizus
GBIF Accepted Name: Ipomoea tiliacea