Scientific Family
Convolvulaceae
Synonyms
convolvulus purpureus, Ipomoea hirsutula
Other common names
common morningglory
Plant type
Forbs and Subshrubs
Origin
Introduced
Lifecycle
Annual
Height
Up to 16 feet
Riparian
Yes
A climbing, twining vine whose stems are 5 to 13 feet long.
Sepals are short and pointed; leaf blades are broad and 3-lobed; lobes vary in appearance. An escaped cultivar.
Habitat
Fields, gardens, orchards, vineyards, landscaped areas and disturbed sites. Classified as a noxious weed in Arizona.
Plant Community
Disturbed Areas
Riparian
Low elevation
1000
High elevation
7500
Flower Characteristics
Flowers are funnel-shaped and show considerable color variation.
Flower color
Blue to purple
Flower shape
Regular
Tubular
Yes
First bloom month
June
Last bloom month
October
Flower clusters
None
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Leaves are rather heart shaped and 3-lobed. They are pointed at the tip and on stalks that are 2 to 4 inches long.
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf color
Green
Leaf shape
Triangular
Leaf margin
Lobed
Leaves clasp
No
Leaf hairs
Leaves & stems
Spines
No
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Globe shaped seed pods contain 4 to 6 seeds each.
Fruit type
Pod
Fruit color
Brownish-black
Seeds are flattened and have 3 to 4 angles.