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Genus: Ipomoea Species: purpurea Common Name: Morning Glory Family: Convolvulaceae Order: Solanales Native: Tropical America Habit: Annual Height: 5 to 10 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Purple, blue, pink, red or white Propagation: Seed Note: Morning Glory is suitable for borders, screening, trellises and containers. The flowers of Morning Glory open in the morning and close as the temperature increases, hence the common name "Morning Glory". This plant reseeds itself, and is prone to weed infestation in some conditions. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinery garden soil.