Ipomoea quamoclit
Cypress Vine
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Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) - Description
A dainty-leaved, quick-blooming vine, loved by humming birds. It has striking, cardinal-red flowers about 1" across, and delicate, lacy foliage. A moderate grower, it will not provide a full screen or complete shade on its own. So, plant it with stronger vines, like Morning Glory and Moonflower, and let them ramble together.
Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) - 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.
Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) - Growth
Morning Glories do best with full sun. They are good candidates for growing up a trellis or fence, and may even require support.
Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) - 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.
Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) - Pest
Prone to rust, fungal leaf spots, stem rot and wilt.
Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) - Interesting facts
The common name for the genus Ipomoea is Morning Glory, even though this genus also has very famous and popular members such as I. batatas and I. indica. Those species are commonly known as the sweet potato and Blue Dawn Flower, respectively.The sweet potato was first cultivated between four and five thousand years ago in South America.
Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) - Soil and irrigation
Water regularly during the growing season for best results, but it only needs moderate water at other times.
