Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory
Ipomoeamauritiana

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species: mauritiana (maw-rih-tee-AY-na)

Synonym:Batatas paniculata

Synonym:Convolvulus paniculatus

Category
Vines and Climbers

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored