Fire vine, Spanish flag, firecracker vine
Ipomoea lobata differs from the closely related sweet potato by its much smaller and funnel-shaped flowers. In Central Europe, its flowering period can last from August to October. The perennial plant grows climbing, with shoots reaching lengths of up to six meters.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Up to 6meters, herbaceous climbing plant
Life cycle: Perennial
Origin: Mexico and as an introduced species also in other regions (distribution map)
USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C)
Botany
Name: Ipomoea lobata
Family: Convolvulaceae
Categories: Red & Pink Flowers | Vine |
