Tievine (Ipomoea cordatotriloba) is in the bindweed family family (Convolvulaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,089 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in September.
Nationally it blooms mainly from September to October, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Tievine: observations by month (U.S.)
About Tievine
Ipomoea cordatotriloba is a species of morning glory native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, and South America. Its common names include tievine and cotton morning glory.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Tievine by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,627 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Georgia | 125 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Mississippi | 119 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Florida | 103 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Louisiana | 49 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Alabama | 37 | September | Sep–Oct |
| South Carolina | 18 | September | Sep–Oct |
| North Carolina | 7 | October | Sep–Oct |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (bindweed family)
Field Bindweed
Wild Potato Vine
Hedge Bindweed
Texas bindweed
Alamo vine
Common Morning-Glory
White Morning-glory
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Tievine?
Nationally, September has the most observations, with the main season from September to October.
Where is Tievine most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Georgia, Mississippi.