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Ipomoea pandurata

Genus: Ipomoea - Species: pandurata - Family: Convolvulaceae

Phonetic Spelling: eye-poh-MEE-a pand-yoor-RAY-tuh

Common Names:

  • Indian Potato
  • Man-of-the-Earth
  • Manroot
  • Morning Glory
  • Wild Potato Vine
  • Wild Sweetpotato
  • Wild Sweetpotato Vine

Tags

hummingbird friendly
full sun tolerant
drought tolerant
white flowers
summer flowers
partial shade tolerant
deciduous
container plant
groundcover
NC native
native garden
vine
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
food source hard mast fruit
perennial
spring interest
food source summer
food source fall
food source nectar
food source pollen
Audubon
Coastal FACU
fence
trellis
FACU Piedmont Mountains
deck planting

Quick Facts

  • Height: 15 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
    • 3a
    • 3b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:South East Canada to Central and Eastern United States.

  • Life Cycle:
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Ground Cover
    • Herbaceous Perennial
    • Native Plant
    • Vine
    • Wildflower
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

Native Americans used the roots for poultices, infusions and teas for treatment of a variety of medical problems.

Ipomoea pandurata on fence
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