Ipomoea Quamoclit Seeds – Cypress Vine

Ipomoea Quamoclit, commonly known as Cypress Vine, is a fast-growing, twining annual vine admired for its delicate, fern-like foliage and star-shaped red, pink, or white flowers. This charming vine adds a graceful touch to fences, trellises, and garden arches, creating a lush, tropical appearance. Blooming throughout summer, Cypress Vine attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a favorite among garden enthusiasts. Easy to grow and manage, it thrives in warm climates and full sunlight, delivering vibrant color and natural beauty to any landscape.

Features:

• Produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in vivid shades of red, pink, or white.

• Fast-growing, climbing vine ideal for trellises, arbors, and fences.

• Attractive, feathery foliage provides a soft, textured look.

• Blooms continuously through the warm season.

• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators.

• Drought-tolerant once established and easy to maintain.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Ipomoea quamoclit

• Common Name (US): Cypress Vine

• Plant Type: Annual climbing vine

• Bloom Color: Red, Pink, or White

• Foliage: Fine, feathery green leaves

• Plant Height: 6–20 feet (1.8–6 meters)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 60–70 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks earlier

• Spacing: 6–12 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual in all zones)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 2–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–9: April to May

  • Zones 10–11: February to March

• Support Required: Trellis, fence, or netting

• Use: Decorative garden vine, fence coverage, ornamental landscaping