Ipomoea

Morning Glory, Moonflower, Heavenly Blue
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Nature makes an Offering of Her Beauty

The Mother’s Comment

It is a spontaneous and effortless offering.

Colour

White and shades of red, pink, purple, and blue

Message of the Flower

Unconditional Integral Offering

The Mother’s Comment

The joy of self-offering without asking anything in return.

Colour

White, cream yellow

Message of the Flower

Artistic Sensitivity

The Mother’s Comment

A powerful aid in fighting ugliness.

Colour

Blue, white

Message of the Flower

Joy of Beauty

The Mother’s Comment

Beauty is the joyous offering of Nature.

Colour

Bright magenta

Message of the Flower

Spontaneous Beauty

The Mother’s Comment

Delicate and magnificent, it has an incomparable charm.

Colour

Rose pink, white

Message of the Flower

Pure Sense of Beauty

The Mother’s Comment

Can be acquired only through a great sense of purification.

Colour

Sky blue, yellow

Family

Convolvulaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Heavenly Blue', 'Pearly Gates', 'Scarlett O'Hara', and 'Flying Saucers'.

Person who named the flower

Linnaeus

Flower Size

Generally 2-5 inches in diameter.

Flower Texture

Silky or velvety.

Number of Petals

5, fused into a tube.

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Some species are fragrant, especially in the evening or early morning.

Leaf Texture

Smooth to slightly hairy.

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes variegated.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Mostly climbing vines, some are bushy or erect.

Life Cycle

Mostly annuals, some perennials in tropical areas.

Blooming Period

Summer to early fall.

Climate

Prefers warm climates, hardiness varies by species.

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Loamy, well-drained, moderately fertile.

Temperature Ranges

Warm temperate to tropical climates.

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and fungal diseases.

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Habitat

Varied, from roadsides to gardens and natural areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely used in gardens for their attractive flowers and vines.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mostly ornamental and educational in botany.

Endangered Status

Some species may be locally threatened due to habitat loss.

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