Morning Glories: I.D. for this morning glory and any other info?, 1 by JaxFlaGardener

JaxFlaGardener wrote:
I've looked through the Plant Files and some of the threads here, but can't find anything very similar to this morning glory. It may be fairly common -- I am certainly not a morning glory expert and this is the only one I grow, other than I. coccinea (the best hummingbird attractor I've found!).

This morning glory was beautifully covering the banks of a concrete bridge near my house. I finally had to stop one day for a closer look and found some seeds, which I planted in my front curbside garden. The first year, I was disappointed because I didn't see any growth. Second year, I was pleased to have a few flowers. Third year, there was a nice display. Fourth year, it has totally overtaken my front hedges and is spreading everywhere!

As you can see in the photo, it has "star-shaped" leaves which I have seen on other wild morning glories around here (a white one with pink center is especially prevalent). It spreads by long mottled stems that don't really root, but just spread flat across the ground and, of course, intertwine in any plant or anything else nearby.

I really enjoy its beauty, but just need to make a more focused effort to keep it confined to one corner of my curbside garden, if such a task is possible.

Thanks for any help you can provide for an I.D. or other info!

Jeremy