Bush Morning Glory
Ipomoea leptophylla
Last reviewed: June 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) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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