Ipomoea Species, Ivy-leaved Morning Glory, Messina Creeper, Mile a Minute Vine
Ipomoeacairica

Synonym:Convolvulus cairicus

Synonym:Ipomoea palmata

Synonym:Ipomoea pulchella

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

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
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds