Ipomoea horsfalliae

Prince's Vine, Lady Doorly's Morning Glory, Cardinal Creeper

Message of the Flower

Heroic Thought

The Mother’s Comment

To the conquest of the unknown without fear of difficulty or incomprehension.

Colour

Intense magenta, white, purple

Family

Convolvulaceae

Person who named the flower

Hooker

Flower Size

2 to 3 inches across

Flower Texture

Soft and velvety

Number of Petals

One petal with a fused tube

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Glossy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Climbing vine

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late fall or winter

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, requires well-drained soil

Soil Type

Fertile, well-drained

Temperature Ranges

Does not tolerate frost

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Aphids, rust, fungal infections

Pollinators

Bees, hummingbirds

Habitat

Native to the Caribbean, cultivated in similar climates

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Quotations

None noted

Ornamental

Highly valued for landscape decoration

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental

Endangered Status

Not considered endangered

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