Morning Glory (Wall, Single, Roots) (Ipomoea purpurea)
Morning Glory (Wall, Single, Roots) (Ipomoea purpurea)
The wall single–roots form of Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) represents a solitary climbing vine exhibiting minimal leaf development and an absence of flowering. In this state, the stem grows closely aligned with a vertical surface, producing occasional adventitious roots where prolonged contact occurs. These roots provide supplemental anchorage but do not replace the species’ primary twining mechanism. Leaves are few or may be entirely absent along extended sections of the vine, resulting in a largely linear, stem-dominant appearance.
This growth pattern is typically associated with limited light exposure, physical constraint, or environmental stress, conditions under which Ipomoea purpurea reduces reproductive output. Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, the species is normally prolific in leaf and flower production; however, this root-focused single-vine form demonstrates its capacity for survival-oriented growth. The absence of flowers indicates a temporary shift away from seed production, emphasizing persistence and attachment rather than rapid expansion or display.
Morning Glory (Wall, Single, Roots) has a typical overall vine length/height between 6’-15’ (1.83-4.57 m) and spread of 1’-3’ (30-91 cm). The leaf width is between 2”-5” (5-12.7 cm).
The wall single–roots form of Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) represents a solitary climbing vine exhibiting minimal leaf development and an absence of flowering. In this state, the stem grows closely aligned with a vertical surface, producing occasional adventitious roots where prolonged contact occurs. These roots provide supplemental anchorage but do not replace the species’ primary twining mechanism. Leaves are few or may be entirely absent along extended sections of the vine, resulting in a largely linear, stem-dominant appearance.
This growth pattern is typically associated with limited light exposure, physical constraint, or environmental stress, conditions under which Ipomoea purpurea reduces reproductive output. Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, the species is normally prolific in leaf and flower production; however, this root-focused single-vine form demonstrates its capacity for survival-oriented growth. The absence of flowers indicates a temporary shift away from seed production, emphasizing persistence and attachment rather than rapid expansion or display.
Morning Glory (Wall, Single, Roots) has a typical overall vine length/height between 6’-15’ (1.83-4.57 m) and spread of 1’-3’ (30-91 cm). The leaf width is between 2”-5” (5-12.7 cm).
