Ipomoea carnea (Silver Morning Glory)
Botanical name: Ipomoea carnea
Common names: Silver Morning Glory, Bush Morning Glory
Family: Convolvulaceae
Origin: Tropical America
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine
Invasive: Can spread quickly, needs controlSilver Morning Glory, Bush Morning Glory. This fast growing bush has pretty pink flowers, with a darker more purplish throat, and is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. The plant is very easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established.
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