Japanese Morning Glory 'Heian no Izumi'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Succulent
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
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
Can be grown as an annual
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)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
By grafting
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:

Elk Grove, California

Dundee, Ohio

Lafayette, Tennessee

Lake City, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Plano, Texas

Franklin, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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Plano, TX | September 2005 | positive

One of my tough favorites. Started in a pot in April. set outside in May. Got to 10" or so. Bunnies chewed it all the way down. I cried. ...Read More

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

Beautiful large pale lavender blooms, about 4 and a half to 6 inches across, with large varigated tri lobed leaves. Blooms stay open all ...Read More

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