I believe this is a lavender moonflower mg from Japan opening up. It opens at night (so I guess I have to call it a night glory and the stem is full of stickers. The leaves are heart-shaped. The flower has a long tubular body on it. Pretty cool. Need to get a name for this one. Thanks.
Here's a side view, showing leaf shape & soft spines on the stem. Cool, huh?
This message was edited Jul 23, 2008 9:24 PM
This message was edited Jul 23, 2008 9:24 PM
Thanks, Joseph. I am really enjoying it. Wondering if I will have to go outside with a flashlight & a paintbrush & pollenate.
Hi Judy,
That's Ipomoea turbinata as entered in the PlantFiles here
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/88060/
TTY,...
Ron
Ron, Thank you so much. I looked at the link & it is exactly as pictured & described. Sure hope I get seeds. Will I have to go out tonight with a paintbrush?
The Ipomoea turbinata usually produce mature anthers and release the (mature) fluffy looking pollen most adequately to self-fertilize without any need for hand pollination,but if you see that there are no seedpods forming then doing some hand pollinating would likely be helpful...using a paintbrush is often not necessary,just using something to push the pollen loaded anthers against the stigma will usually suffice...
TTY,...
Ron
Ron, thanks again. With the long tube they have, I figured they would need an insect with a long tongue. To be sure, last evening, I went out with a paintbrush & pollenated.
button, will you save me a seed, please?
Will see how many I get. Will have to save this mail.
thanks
