What is this morning glory? ID please

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Theresa Marine City, MI(Zone 5a) Aug 31, 2008

What the heck kinda morning glory has this kind of giant stem? Tomorrow will be the first bloom to open, cant wait to see it! Any help in IDing it for me would be much appreciated.

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RON_CONVOLVULACEAE Netcong, NJ(Zone 5b) Aug 31, 2008

Ipomoea setosa
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/86512/

Hope that helps...

Ron

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Aug 31, 2008

Theresa - Oh yes! Definitely a very odd MG vine! The flowers should be pink, but it's the vine itself that really gets your attention! One of my favorites to grow because of the "thorny-looking" stems! Another name for it is Brazilian MG. Enjoy it! :-)

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Theresa Marine City, MI(Zone 5a) Aug 31, 2008

thanks! I grew this one from last years Unusual seed swap. Maybe you sent it becky???
I love it, its such a cool vine. Thanks for the ID.

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Aug 31, 2008

Hmmm ... I honestly don't know what I sent for the Unusual Seed Swap last year! LOL! It could be from me. I always tell everyone that it looks like a Lion, but it's really a Lamb! Glad it is growing so nicely for you! :-)

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gofast Aschaffenburg, Germany Sep 05, 2008

Hi Theresa,

Could you show the flower? Did you take a photo?


Martin

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Theresa Marine City, MI(Zone 5a) Sep 05, 2008

yes, its a pretty pink flower shown here.

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Sep 05, 2008

Theresa - Oh doesn't that look wonderful?!!!! Love your Brazilian MG vine!!! :-) ;-)

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Theresa Marine City, MI(Zone 5a) Sep 05, 2008

I hope I have lots of seed to share, its so unique looking. The stems are huge with soft pickers, the leaves are really different looking too.

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Sep 05, 2008

Looks really healthy! I love growing the setosa! Such a fun vine! Those "thorns" always get visitor's attention! How many of them are you growing? One or more?

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Theresa Marine City, MI(Zone 5a) Sep 06, 2008

I just tried one, but know there will be more next year. I love its uniqueness!

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Sep 06, 2008

Me, too, Theresa! :-)

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