Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory
Ipomoearubens

Synonym:Ipomoea fragrans

Synonym:Ipomoea garnieri

Synonym:Ipomoea parkeri

Synonym:Ipomoea villicalyx

Synonym:Ipomoea riparia

Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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

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