Morningglory
Ipomoea spp.
About Morningglory
With its twining growth habit and heart-shaped leaves, morningglory (Ipomoea spp.) can quickly overtake turfgrass in Middle Tennessee lawns, including areas like Franklin and Brentwood. This aggressive weed produces trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white, and thrives in sunny, disturbed soils. Its rapid spreading nature makes it problematic by competing with desirable turf for nutrients, water, and sunlight.
Morningglory (Ipomoea spp.) is a turf weed commonly found in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Weed Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we identify and treat Morningglory regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward selecting the right herbicide and timing for effective control.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Morningglory
- Scientific Name
- Ipomoea spp.
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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