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Image shows the beautiful star-shaped, turmpet-like flower of the hummingbird and
butterfly attractant
Ipomoea quamoclit or Quamoclit pennata or Cypress Vine or Hummingbird Vine or Star Glory vine |
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Ipomoea quamoclit
(Cypress Vine, Hummingbird Vine, Star Glory) |
Synonym: Quamoclit pennata
Family: Convolvulaceae
Origin: South-eastern North America
Light: Full sun/sun-part shade
Height: 15-20'
Spacing: 9-12"
Blooms: Bright red, small, trumpet-shaped, late Spring
Foliage: Green, soft, delicate, lacy, fern-like leaves
Soil: Well-drained
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds
Caution: Can be invasive
Uses: Trellis, , fencing, arbor, porch, ground cover, hanging basket, container
Comments: Ipomoea quamoclit or Quamoclit pennata or Cypress Vine or Hummingbird Vine or
Star Glory is an easy to grow graceful climber which self-sows freely.
Deadhead to prevent volunteer plants the following season. I leave
some of the dried seeds on the plant and have
many Star Glory seedlings come back every Spring. You will have
many to share with friends if you do the same; the volunteer plants
are easily propagated or remove. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies all love
this plant. There is also a rare pure white cultivar and a pink
cultivar of Ipomoea quamoclit.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 7-9 |
