Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory
Ipomoeaaculeata

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species: aculeata (ah-kew-lee-AY-tuh)

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored