Ipomoea Hederifolia, or scarlet morning glory, is a fast-growing vine with lovely red, trumpet-shaped flowers. hederifolia belongs to the family Convolvulaceae or other morning glories. It prefers warm weather and can be used freely in gardens, fences, or on trees.

Number of seeds	18-20 Seeds
Sowing Month	Feb To Oct
Blooming months	April to Jan
Temperature	Day time above 30C
Sun	Full Sun

It becomes quite lengthy, twining vines that can grow up to 10 feet long. It produces ivy-leaved leaves, and as such it earned its “hederifolia” designation of “ivy-leaved.” Orange-red or extremely highly colored red flowers bloom off of it, flowers that hummingbirds and butterflies find attractive too. Its rate of growth permits it to climb over fences and trellises in weeks.

Ipomoea hederifolia likes full sun. It likes well-drained soil but will accept mixed soil. It will thrive with frequent watering, but it will not die from occasional dryness. In the tropics, it is evergreen, while in the temperate zones, it is an annual that wilts during winter and develops again during spring from seed.

It spreads by shedding small, round seeds in seed pods. The seeds germinate quickly after they hit the ground and disperse quickly. many call it as alien plant. However, its beautiful flowers and ability to attract pollinators make it the favorite of most gardeners.

Humans cultivate Ipomoea hederifolia for ornamental purposes. It provides color to any setting via flowers. Humans also offer nectar to butterflies and hummingbirds and add wildlife gardens. The species is of common concern in the sense that it has common constituents that have been used in folk medicine but offers warning because some of the constituents of the Ipomoea members are toxic chemicals.

As beautiful as it is, this vine can grow invasive if not domesticated. It is a rapid grower that will compete for space and nutrients with other vegetation. Gardeners are able to keep this in check by uprooting invasive seedlings and trimming the vines regularly.

Lastly, Ipomoea hederifolia is a beautiful vine with pretty flowers, fast growth, and wildlife value. Though it’s easy to grow from seed its appearance and utility make it suitable for most landscapes.