Scarlet morning glory occurs mostly in disturbed sites but can also be found in hammocks, thickets and fields throughout Florida. This annual vine has small showy very bright red, funnel-shaped flowers that are about an inch across. It attracts hummingbirds and larger butterflies such as the swallowtails and gulf fritillary that can flutter while nectaring. The scarlet morning glory prefers full sun to part shade, average moisture, and rich soil, but can tolerate a variety of soil conditions. It can grow up to 20 feet with tendrils, or along the ground if not supported. The scarlet morning glory can grow quickly and flower in one season with flowers in spring, summer and if warm enough winter also. It produces an abundant supply of seeds in late-summer to early fall, which are attractive to birds. It is not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water and has low to no tolerance of salty wind and direct salt spray.