Scientific Name
Ipomoea rubriflora O'Donell
Common Name(s)
Red Morning Glory, Red Star, Star Ipomoea, Star Glory, Mexican Morning Glory, American Jasmine, Scarlet-flowering Bindweed, Scarlet Star Glory
Synonym(s)
Ipomoea coccinea, Convolvulus coccineus, Mina coccinea, Neorthosis coccinea
Scientific Classification
Family: Convolvulaceae
Tribe: Ipomoeeae
Genus: Ipomoea
Origin
This species is native to eastern North America, from New York, west to Kansas, south to Florida, and East Texas.
Flower
Color: Dull red
Bloom Time: Summer
Description
Ipomoea rubriflora is a fast-growing climbing flowering vine with twisting stems and heart-shaped, commonly three-lobed leaves. The vines can reach up to 10 feet (3 m) in length. Leaves are up to 4 inches (10 cm) long and about half as wide.
The flowers are dull red with an orange throat and appear in clusters of a half dozen.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 6a to 10b: from −10 °F (−23.3 °C) to 40 °F (+4.4 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Most species have spectacular, colorful flowers and are often grown as ornamentals, and many cultivars have been developed. In the garden, Ipomoeas need moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Provide shelter from the wind. Prune climbing species in spring. Under glass, it provides full light with protection from the hottest sun. Water your plant freely and fertilize monthly during the growing season, but water sparingly in winter. Climbers and trailing species need support. Chip seeds with a knife, scrape with sandpaper, or soak in water 24 hours before sowing at 64° F (18° C) in spring.
Root softwood cuttings of perennials or shrubs in spring or summer, or take semi-ripe cuttings in summer. White blister, rust, fungal leaf spots, stem rot, thread blight, charcoal rot, and wilt can occur.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Ipomoea.
Hybrids
Links
- Back to genus Ipomoea
- Plantpedia: Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, or Origin
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