Pot Size: 2 Quart
Native Status: Non-native
Description: Cypress Vine (also known as Cardinal Vine) is an annual which spreads quickly by self-seed propagation. It grows rapidly reaching 10-20 feet but is not sturdy and requires support to grow upright. The delicate, fern-like foliage recoils from direct sunlight but expands after sundown. The bright scarlet red flowers are small, blooming from early summer to fall frost and are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. In NC the seeds will remain in the garden and grow the following spring. No serious disease or pest problems. Coastal-friendly, salt-tolerant plant.
Light Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes
Soil Moisture: Medium Salt Tolerant: Yes
Mature Height: 15–20 ft Deer Resistant: Yes
Mature Width: 3-6 ft
Bloom Color/Bloom Time: Blooms red to burgundy star shaped flowers summer through fall.
Historical Uses: Cypress vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) has a rich history as an ornamental and medicinal plant. Documented in US gardens by Thomas Jefferson in 1790. Used in the treatment of stomachaches, rheumatism, and as a purgative.
Wildlife Values: Members of the genus Ipomea support the following specialized bees - Melitoma taurea and Cemolobus ipomoeae. Flowers also attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Low risk of toxicity if eaten by dogs, cats and horses.
For more information visit NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Photo Credits:
1 - Flowers and leaves Gardening Solutions CC BY-NC 2.0
2 - Close up of flower Ton Rulkens CC-BY-SA 2.0
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Medicinal plants can have serious side effects and interactions with medications. Consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal remedies, as you are responsible for your own health decisions.
Pot Size: 2 Quart
Native Status: Non-native
Description: Cypress Vine (also known as Cardinal Vine) is an annual which spreads quickly by self-seed propagation. It grows rapidly reaching 10-20 feet but is not sturdy and requires support to grow upright. The delicate, fern-like foliage recoils from direct sunlight but expands after sundown. The bright scarlet red flowers are small, blooming from early summer to fall frost and are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. In NC the seeds will remain in the garden and grow the following spring. No serious disease or pest problems. Coastal-friendly, salt-tolerant plant.
Light Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes
Soil Moisture: Medium Salt Tolerant: Yes
Mature Height: 15–20 ft Deer Resistant: Yes
Mature Width: 3-6 ft
Bloom Color/Bloom Time: Blooms red to burgundy star shaped flowers summer through fall.
Historical Uses: Cypress vine (Ipomoea quamoclit) has a rich history as an ornamental and medicinal plant. Documented in US gardens by Thomas Jefferson in 1790. Used in the treatment of stomachaches, rheumatism, and as a purgative.
Wildlife Values: Members of the genus Ipomea support the following specialized bees - Melitoma taurea and Cemolobus ipomoeae. Flowers also attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Low risk of toxicity if eaten by dogs, cats and horses.
For more information visit NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Photo Credits:
1 - Flowers and leaves Gardening Solutions CC BY-NC 2.0
2 - Close up of flower Ton Rulkens CC-BY-SA 2.0
The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Medicinal plants can have serious side effects and interactions with medications. Consult your healthcare provider before using any herbal remedies, as you are responsible for your own health decisions.
