Redstar
Ipomoea coccinea
Last reviewed: June 2026
Redstar 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
full sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–120" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, AR, DE, FL and 19 more states
Pollinators
hummingbirds, bees
Redstar morning glory is a fast-growing annual vine that produces small, bright red tubular flowers from summer through fall. This native climber needs support structures like trellises or fences and can reach up to 10 feet in a single growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Redstar takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Fast spreading growth can appear uncontrolled
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare support structures
- Morning glory family often perceived as weedy
Wildlife value
The tubular red flowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, while also providing nectar for bees. Seeds may provide food for birds in late fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Redstar need?
- Redstar grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Redstar bloom?
- Redstar blooms in June, July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Redstar native?
- Redstar (Ipomoea coccinea) is native to AL, AR, DE, FL and 19 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Redstar toxic to dogs?
- Yes. Redstar 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 Redstar toxic to cats?
- Yes. Redstar 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 Redstar attract?
- Redstar draws hummingbirds and bees.
- Is Redstar HOA-friendly?
- Redstar takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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