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Ipomoea leptophylla
Ipomoea leptophylla Torr.
Bush Morning-glory
Convolvulaceae (Morning-Glory Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: IPLE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Several stems arch as they lengthen, forming a bushy clump 1 1/2 - 3 ft. tall. Large, lavender, funnel-shaped flowers with darker throats, occur on stalks from the axils of delicate, linear leaves. Smooth, erect, leafy stems, sometimes leaning on ground at base, forming a large roundish plant bearing flowers with pinkish-lavender or purplish-red, funnel-shaped corollas with darker centers in upper leaf axils.
This beautiful wildflower is representative of several species of Ipomoea that, unlike garden morning glories, are not vines.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Flower: Flowers 3 inches
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CO , KS , MT , NE , NM , OK , SD , TX , WYNative Distribution: SD to CO & s.c. MT, s. to OK & NM
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Roadsides, Dunes
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: None
Soil Description: Sandy or gravelly soils.
Conditions Comments: Tuber makes plant drought-tolerant but difficult to transplant.
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsDescription: Seed
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 79 - Wildflowers of New Mexico (2020) George Oxford Miller
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ipomoea leptophylla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ipomoea leptophylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ipomoea leptophylla
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-14Research By: TWC Staff