Morning Glories: Becky's MGs and Other Plants Part 9, 1 by beckygardener

beckygardener wrote:
Marie - The growth habit I am observing is that the Calystegia hederacea grows one vine stem. I think all the action takes place underground. And that is what I will be checking from time to time. I believe it produces rhizomes that spread unseen in the soil. I don't know how invasive it is. I don't believe it is too aggressive. But if it is ... bring it on! I am totally in love with this plant! It can take over my entire picket fence garden bed and I would be delighted.

Well, much to my delight... it is still in bloom today. We had a downpour last night. Didn't seem to faze it. The bloom has opened up a bit more today. I can see reproductive parts now, but no pollen. Believe me! I tried with my magic paint brush. I think that rhizomes are how it spreads and reproduces. Give me time to grow mine, so that I can eventually share with my friends here! :-)

Here is today's photo of the same bloom from yesterday. I wonder how many days it stays blooming before the bloom expires? I expect to find out. :-)

This message was edited Jul 14, 2009 9:24 AM