Spanish Flag

Ipomoea lobata

Family: Convolvulaceae

Earthy & Warmfaintwarm

SeasonSummer–Autumn

OriginMexico, Central America

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanAnnual

About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Summer–Autumn bloomer

Spanish flag produces dramatic spikes of tubular flowers that transition from red to orange to yellow to cream along each raceme, a fiery gradient that creates one of summer's most theatrical displays.

Symbolism & Meaning

romantic intensity, daring

In the Victorian language of flowers, spanish flag means “Daring”.

Habitat & Environment

Mexico, Central America

Spanish Flag is native to Mexico, Central America.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameIpomoea lobata
FamilyConvolvulaceae
Native ToMexico, Central America
Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
LifespanAnnual

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