Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Poison Morning Glory

Ipomoeamuelleri

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
muelleri (MEW-ler-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Succulent
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
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
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Zephyrhills, Florida

Scio, Oregon

Jacksonville, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Augusta, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | October 2005 | neutral

Although this species is known by the common name of "Poison Morning Glory",there are reports of the Australian aborigines being able tp ...Read More

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Mesilla Park, NM | September 2005 | positive

I have yet to take a decent photo of this plant, due to growing it in a container in full sun, the flowers only last a few hours, they ar...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2005 | neutral

this is a plant I am still investigating. I have one started have not decided how I like it just yet. I will add more to this as time goes on.

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