species 35,782 observations
Common Morning-glory
Ipomoea purpurea
Supports All
63
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Morning-glory Leafminer Moth, Pink-spotted Hawkmoth, Virginian Tiger Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth
15
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Costa's Hummingbird, Birch Catkin Bug, Foxglove Aphid, Charidotella succinea
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Cloudless Sulphur, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Morning Glory Turret Bee, White-lined Sphinx
43
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Habit
- Climbing
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.