Merremia

Merremiapeltata

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Merremia (me-REE-mee-uh)
Species
peltata (pel-TAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
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
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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