Tall Morning Glory 'Blue Split Personality'

Ipomoeapurpurea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Freeport, Texas

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2009 | neutral

I have grown the pink and it was very pretty and had lots of blooms. This one I must say was sparce and the blooms never opened all the w...Read More

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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | July 2004 | neutral

Just like the pink split personality only this is blue!!!!

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