Morning Glory, Grannyvine 'Flying Saucers'

Ipomoeatricolor

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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
Flowers are fragrant
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)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By air layering
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:

Mobile, Alabama

Carmichael, California

Elk Grove, California

Los Angeles, California

Sun City, California

Broomfield, Colorado

Walsenburg, Colorado

Gainesville, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Hawkinsville, Georgia

Norcross, Georgia

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Falmouth, Kentucky

Grand Rapids, Michigan(2 reports)

Madison, Mississippi

Maryland Heights, Missouri

Concord, North Carolina

Zebulon, North Carolina

Dundee, Ohio

North Olmsted, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Bangor, Pennsylvania

Brazoria, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Kilgore, Texas

Plano, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Weatherford, Texas

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Franklin, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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North Olmsted, OH (Zone 6b) | January 2014 | positive

This is an absolutely gorgeous variety of Morning Glory. The colors do tend to vary on the flower, and all variations are wonderful! My p...Read More

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Broomfield, CO | July 2012 | positive

It's early yet and this is the first time I've tried this plant. No Blooms yet but the vines are taking off like crazy! I've grown Heav...Read More

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(Daniel) Mount Orab, OH (Zone 6b) | September 2009 | positive

WOW! This is a excellent varieity of MG. The groweth is vigorous, lush, and is a light pleasing green color. The flowers can be almost li...Read More

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Zebulon, NC (Zone 7b) | January 2008 | positive

I grew this last year in five spots around my porch- three plants did next to nothing, one had some late season growth, but one took off ...Read More

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Medford, OR (Zone 8a) | July 2007 | neutral

Yep, I've been duped. Bought seeds of "Flying Saucers" at my local shop, they have turned out to be "Blue Star". Very pretty, but not w...Read More

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Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | December 2005 | neutral

I am aware of 2 somewhat different forms of this cultivar,the earliest form which has the light beige seeds,has no rosey pigmentation at ...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2004 | positive

Very pretty bi colored flower, fast growing and one of the first to bloom for me several years in a row. Sets seeds readily and multiplie...Read More

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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | June 2004 | positive

"Flying Saucers" is definitely not "Blue Star"!!!! Flying saucers start off totally different as the seedlings stand tall, way taller tha...Read More

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| November 2002 | neutral

For the last 5 years or so, 'Blue Star' has gotten into the major seed wholesalers' farms of 'Flying Saucers'. To distinguish between th...Read More

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