How much sun does Bush Morning Glory need?

Bush Morning Glory grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Bush Morning Glory bloom?

Bush Morning Glory blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Bush Morning Glory native?

Bush Morning Glory (Ipomoea leptophylla) is native to CO, KS, MT, NE and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Bush Morning Glory toxic to dogs?

Yes. Bush Morning Glory is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Is Bush Morning Glory toxic to cats?

Yes. Bush Morning Glory is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

What pollinators does Bush Morning Glory attract?

Bush Morning Glory draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Is Bush Morning Glory HOA-friendly?

Bush Morning Glory is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Bush Morning Glory

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Ipomoea leptophylla

Last reviewed: October 2026

Bush Morning Glory is toxic to dogs and cats.

Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 and your veterinarian's emergency line.

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Native swaps for a yard with pets

Bush Morning Glory is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. These natives fill a similar role in a planting and are not on the ASPCA toxic plant list for dogs or cats. Each plant's page carries its dated record.

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–36" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CO, KS, MT, NE and 5 more states

Pollinators

butterflies, bees, hummingbirds

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Bush Morning Glory is a drought-tolerant perennial that produces showy pink to purple trumpet-shaped flowers from spring through summer. This low-maintenance native forms a compact mounded habit and goes dormant in winter, returning from its deep taproot each spring.

In an HOA neighborhood

Bush Morning Glory is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The large colorful blooms attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds throughout the long flowering season. This native plant provides reliable nectar sources during hot summer months when many other flowers fade.

Common questions

How much sun does Bush Morning Glory need?: Bush Morning Glory grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Bush Morning Glory bloom?: Bush Morning Glory blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Bush Morning Glory native?: Bush Morning Glory (Ipomoea leptophylla) is native to CO, KS, MT, NE and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Bush Morning Glory toxic to dogs?: Yes. Bush Morning Glory is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
Is Bush Morning Glory toxic to cats?: Yes. Bush Morning Glory is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
What pollinators does Bush Morning Glory attract?: Bush Morning Glory draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Is Bush Morning Glory HOA-friendly?: Bush Morning Glory is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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