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Ipomoeacostata

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Ipomoea costata by RON_CONVOLVULACEAE
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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
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Species
costata (kos-TAH-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time

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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Scio, Oregon

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RON_CONVOLVULACEAE
Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | November 2005 | neutral

Prostrate or climbing perennial, herb or shrub or climber, to 3(–6) meters high. Flowers are . purple, blue or pink.Native to sandy or...Read More

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