Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Bat Flower

Ipomoeaneei

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
neei (NEE-eye)
Synonym
Calboa vitifolia
Convolvulus neei
Ipomoea peduncularis
Macrostemma vitifolia
Quamoclit vitifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
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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Calvert County, MD (Zone 7a) | December 2005 | neutral

Ipomoea neei has small yellow and red flowers. The corolla is split into five distinct petals. Each petal is yellow with a red tip or r...Read More

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