Scarlet Morning Glory
Ipomoea hederifolia
A slender twining vine featuring deeply lobed, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant, funnel-shaped red flowers that open in clusters.
- Light
- Full sun, requiring at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Water
- Water regularly to maintain even moisture, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Mature plants have moderate drought tolerance.
- Growth
- Twining herbaceous vine with a fast growth rate, climbing up to 10 feet or more in height using supporting structures.
Care instructions
Provide full sun exposure and keep the soil moderately moist with good drainage. Feed lightly during the growing season with a low-nitrogen fertilizer to encourage blooming over vegetative growth.
Growing details
Sunlight
Full sun, requiring at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Mature plants have moderate drought tolerance.
Soil
Adaptable to most well-draining soil types, preferring a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 9 through 11 as a perennial, frequently grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Growth habit
Twining herbaceous vine with a fast growth rate, climbing up to 10 feet or more in height using supporting structures.
Bloom season
Blooms from mid-summer through late autumn, producing small, trumpet-shaped bright red or scarlet flowers.
Propagation
Propagated easily from seeds sown directly in spring after the last frost, or by stem cuttings rooted in moist substrate.
Common pests & issues
Generally resilient, though susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and fungal leaf spots in overly damp conditions.
Similar species
Ipomoea coccinea (Red Morning Glory), which features similar red flowers but typically has slightly different leaf lobing patterns.