Blue Morning GloryIpomoea indica

What does it look like?• Fast growing perennial creeper, sometimes climbing

4.5m into the canopy• Deeply divided dark green leaves with 3 lobes• Distinctive funnel-shaped flowers are blue in colour, with

a lighter coloured throat

Where does it grow?Ipomoeas can readily be seen spreading along road edges and favour disturbed and open areas. They are capable of totally engulfing host trees in a relatively short period of time.

How does it spread?Seed is spread by wind, water, animals, humans, contaminated soil (earthmoving equipment, car tyres etc) and garden refuse dumping (particularly I. indica).

How does it affect the environment?Morning glory smothers other vegetation, particularly along river banks. With a twining growth habit, this species will creep along the ground in the absence of supporting structure. Significant infestations of this weed may lead to a reduction in biodiversity through the destruction of native vegetation. This practice, in turn, may lead to the displacement of certain native animals due to habitat destruction.

Reference and controlsGeneral information on control methods, can be found in the most recent edition of the annual Noxious and Environmental Weed Control Handbook (found on the DPI website). The most appropriate weed control methods should always be checked with your Local Control Authority (local council or county council).

• WEEDeck from www.sainty.com.au• www.dpi.nsw.gov.au• www.sydneyweeds.org.au • www.aabr.org.au

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This weed is declared noxious in many local councils across Sydney.Always check the declaration and control requirements for your own local council area atwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pests-weeds/weeds/noxweed