Ipomoea cordatotriloba (Purple Bindweed)

Ipomoea cordatotriloba, commonly known as Purple Bindweed, Sharp-pod Morning Glory or Tie Vine, is a wildflower native to the USA in states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina and Texas. It belongs to the Convolvulaceae family which includes other types of morning glory flowers like Ipomoea purpurea.

Ipomoea cordatotriloba is an annual vine that grows up to 3 feet tall with colorful purple blooms that appear from late spring through mid-summer. The leaves are heart-shaped and arranged alternately along the stems and have pointed tips at their ends. These vines grow rapidly and can be quite invasive if not managed properly; they need plenty of sunlight to thrive but also need to be kept away from other plants so they don’t take over them.

The plant produces attractive deep purple flowers with yellow centers throughout its growing season which attract various pollinators like bees and butterflies who help it spread its seeds far and wide. The fruits produced by this plant are small capsules containing many tiny black seeds inside them – these can be collected for planting elsewhere or left on the ground where they will germinate and grow.

All in all, Ipomoea cordatotriloba is a beautiful and easy to care for wildflower that makes an excellent addition to any garden or landscape. It’s perfect for growing in borders as ground cover or along fences and walls as a privacy screen. The striking purple blooms will bring colour to any outdoor area and the seeds can be collected for planting elsewhere or left on the ground where they can spread naturally. All that’s needed is a bit of regular pruning to keep it in check and ensure you have an invigorating burst of purple all summer long!

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