Ipomoea cairica
Family: Convolvulaceae
Common names: FIVE-LEAF, FIVE-LEAF MORNING GLORY, MILE A MINUTE VINE, MILE-A-MINUTE, MORNING GLORY, RAILWAY CREEPE
Native to: Subtropical Africa, Subtropical Asia, Tropical
Plant
Types: perennial, vine
Form: prostrate
Max height: 0.00 feet
Max width: 26 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, red, violet, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: clambering vine, climbing vine, invasive, twining vine
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: arbor, trellis or espalier
Invasive
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f, zone 12 above +40 f
Temp. range: +20 to above +40 °F
Water: moderate, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
