Ipomoea lobata
Spanish Flag
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Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata) - Description
A quick-growing annual vine with unusual flowers in the bright colors of the flag of Spain. The vines grow exactly like morning glories but send out dozens of Y-shaped flower spikes 3-4" long. Hummingbirds love them. Blooms heavily from midsummer until frost.
Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata) - Blooming
The flowers of Morning Glories usually last a single day, unfurling in the morning and fading later in the day. Moonflowers (I. alba) however bloom in the late evening. The blooms of Ipomoea may attract butterflies, moths, and occasionally hummingbirds.
Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata) - Growth
Morning Glories do best with full sun. They are good candidates for growing up a trellis or fence, and may even require support.
Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata) - Planting
Sow Morning Glory seeds after threat of frost has passed. Nick the seed coat and soak overnight. Plant sweet potato slips (6-8" tall sprouts) in ridges with a height of 8". Place the slips be 12-18" apart, and space the ridges 3-4' apart, as the plants will need plenty of room to grow.
Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata) - Pest
Prone to rust, fungal leaf spots, stem rot and wilt.
Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata) - Interesting facts
I. lobata is called Spanish Flag because of the multiple colored groups of flowers. The flowers are red, white and yellow which gives the inflorescence the colorful resemblance to the Spanish national flag.
Spanish Flag (Ipomoea lobata) - Soil and irrigation
Water regularly during the growing season for best results, but it only needs moderate water at other times.
