Red Morning Glory
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Red Morning Glory
ipomoea coccinea
The Red Morning Glory is a beautiful climbing plant with bright red trumpet-shaped flowers. It loves to twine around fences and trellises, creating a stunning display in gardens!
Habitat: Red Morning Glory thrives in sunny gardens, along roadsides, and in open fields with plenty of sunlight.
Appearance
The Red Morning Glory is a vibrant twining vine with slender stems and heart-shaped leaves. It has numerous small, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically a brilliant scarlet or orange-red, which open wide to reveal a contrasting yellow throat. These distinctive blooms create a striking display against its green foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilyConvolvulaceaeGenusIpomoea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name "coccinea" means "scarlet," perfectly describing its vibrant red flowers!
Morning Glories are cousins to the sweet potato, an unexpected vegetable connection!
Some people believe seeing a Morning Glory bloom brings good luck for the day!
This quick-growing vine can cover large areas, creating a beautiful living privacy screen.
Special abilities
Ability
Speedy Climber
Red Morning Glory can grow incredibly fast, reaching for sunlight and quickly covering fences or other plants to get a head start.
Ability
Nectar Beacon
Red Morning Glory has bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers that act like a giant target, guiding hummingbirds and insects to its sugary nectar.
Ability
Twining Grip
Red Morning Glory uses its flexible stems to twine tightly around supports, allowing it to climb high and capture more sunlight.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-400 cm
- Spread
- 100-300 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect, Bird
Ecological connections
pollinates
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
drinks nectar from its vibrant flowers
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen from blooms
eats
Tobacco Hornworm
Manduca sexta
larvae feed on its leaves and stems
Traits
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Red ConvolvulusScarlet Morning Glory
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Red Morning Glory?
200-400 cm
How wide does Red Morning Glory spread?
100-300 cm
How big are the flowers on Red Morning Glory?
2-3 cm
When does Red Morning Glory bloom?
Summer, Fall
Is Red Morning Glory edible?
No
Is Red Morning Glory toxic?
Mild
What is Red Morning Glory's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Red Morning Glory pollinated?
Insect, Bird
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