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Lindheimer's Morning Glory

Ipomoea lindheimeri

Other common name(s):

Blue Morning Glory

Family:

Convolvulaceae (Morning Glory Family)

Plant Ecoregion Distribution Map

Chihuahuan Deserts, Edwards Plateau
Chihuahuan Basins and Playas, Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands, Chihuahuan Montane Woodlands, Low Mountains and Bajadas, Stockton Plateau
Balcones Canyonlands, Edwards Plateau Woodland, Llano Uplift, Semiarid Edwards Plateau
Northern Nueces Alluvial Plains, Semiarid Edwards Bajada

Plant Characteristics

Growth Form

Vine

Height

3
to
15
ft.

Spread

.5
to
1
ft.

Leaf Retention

Deciduous

Lifespan

Perennial

Habitat and Care Requirements

Soil Type(s)

Rocky

Light Requirement

Sun

Water Requirement

Low

Native Habitat

Grassland

Bloom and Attraction

Bloom Color

White, Blue

Bloom Season

Summer, Fall

Seasonal Interest

Nectar

Wildlife Benefit

Butterflies, Bees

Maintenance

Prune in spring if needed.

Comments

Blooms April-October. Hardy, long-blooming twining vine grows well under dry conditions. Delicate, attractive lobed foliage with fragrant flowers that open in morning and close before noon. Can be either low climbing or trailing. Butterfly nectar source. Native Habitat: ravines, and stream bottoms

References

1) Griffith, Bryce, Omernick & Rodgers (2007). Ecoregions of Texas. 2) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=IPLI. 3) http://bonap.net/TDC/Image/Map?taxonType=Species&taxonId=7867&locationType=County&mapType=Normal, 4) https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=30780#null

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