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Japanese Morning Glory 'Sun Smile Lavender'

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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
nil (nil)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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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
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before 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:

Deland, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Sugar Land, Texas

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DeLand/Deleon Springs, FL (Zone 8b) | July 2009 | positive

We have this planted in a hanging basket w/ Sunsmile Blue.
I love the variegated foliage as well as the blooms. It's been a big dr...Read More

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