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Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Purple Morning Glory

Ipomoeacapillacea

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Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)

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Species

capillacea (kap-il-LAY-see-uh)

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Synonym

Convolvulus capillaceus

Ipomoea armata

Ipomoea pseudolinum

Leptocallis armata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Danger

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Lavender

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Category

Perennials

Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

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:

Fairfield, California

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