The vine Ipomoea quamoclit (cypress vine) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright red blossoms during early summer to mid autumn. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour, fine in texture and evergreen.
Typical Uses
Annual, container, tropical and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics
This vine attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
With its very fast growth rate, Ipomoea quamoclit (cypress vine) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Regular pruning will be required to keep this vine tidy. Be advised that Ipomoea quamoclit (cypress vine) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
