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Japanese Morning Glory 'Windmill Chocolate'

Ipomoeanil

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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time
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

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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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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