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Tall Morning Glory 'Pink Rambler'

Ipomoeapurpurea

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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
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Marietta, Mississippi

Carson City, Nevada

Westmoreland, Tennessee

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Katlian
Carson City, NV (Zone 6b) | January 2007 | positive

This pale variation of crimson rambler is very vigorous and produces a large quantity of beige or tan seeds.

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