Morning Glory

Common Name: Morning Glory

Botanical Name: Ipomoea spp.

Family: Convolvulaceae

Life Cycle: Perennial (spreads by seeds)

Defining Identification Characteristics:

• Herbaceous vine

• Heart-shaped or three-lobed leaves

• Ornamental, funnel-shaped flowers

• Scratchy texture of leaves due to flat hairs

Common habitat:

• Landscape gardens

• Farm fields

• Fence rows

Noxious Weed List/Legal Status:

Eradicate Control Restricted Specially Regulated Not Listed

Additional Information:

• Ipomoea purpurea (Common Morning Glory, Japanese Morning Glory)