Merremia

Merremiasibirica

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Merremia (me-REE-mee-uh)
Species
sibirica (sy-BEER-ah-kuh)
Synonym
Ipomoea sibirica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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
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
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Helena, Montana

Dundee, Ohio

Scio, Oregon

Lafayette, Tennessee

Westmoreland, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | August 2004 | neutral

Neutral because it is pretty but delicate and so tiny.

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