Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory)

Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) red flower close up against a blue sky
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) flower reaching toward sunlight with a clear blue sky

Botanical name: Ipomoea hederifolia

Common names: Scarlet Morning Glory, Scarlet Creeper, Star Ipomoea, Trompillo

Family: Convolvulaceae

Origin: Americas

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Scarlet morning-glory is native to tropical and subtropical North, Central and South America.

The leaf shape is extremely variable. The leaves are generally ovate in shape with pointed tips and heart-shaped bases and are commonly deeply 3-lobed. Each flower stalk may bear a simple flower or may have several flowers. The joined petals may be scarlet to yellowish to orange-red and from 2.5-4.5 cm in length.

Ipomoea X multifida a is a hybrid of garden origin between Ipomoea hederifolia and cypress-vine (Ipomoea quamoclit).

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Image gallery: 5 images
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) with red flowers, close up on vine plant
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) showing multiple red flowers on green stems.
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) with red flowers and long slender tubes on green stems
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) with delicate red trumpet flowers reaching up from green stems.
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) with red flowers and green leaves on the plant.
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) showing thin red flowers and distinct lobed green foliage.
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) red flower with large green heart-shaped leaf, close up.
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) with red trumpet-shaped flower near thick green foliage.
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) red flower plant reaching towards the blue sky.
Ipomoea hederifolia (Scarlet Morning Glory) flower buds and open blossoms among green stems.


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