Morning Glory (Ipomoea/Convolvulus)

Ipomoea and the Convolvulus both belong to the convolvulus family (Convolvulaceae). The flowers are very similar, but the growth habit is different. You have Ipomoea which can grow as high as 200 meters and you have Convolvulus which stays quite low.

Ipomoea tricolor is a climbing plant with beautiful flowers that grows nicely against fences. The Convolvulus tricolor is beautiful as a ground cover and grows beautifully in planters and hanging baskets.

Most varieties have flowers that are only open for one day, which is why they are also called Morning-glories.

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