Tievine

Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Tievine

Bob Peterson from North Palm Beach, Florida, Planet Earth!

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Convolvulaceae
Genus:
Ipomoea
Species:
Ipomoea cordatotriloba

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Vine
Height:
12-20 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
Pink

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Common in disturbed areas and roadsides