Japanese Morning Glory
Ipomoeanil 'Cornell'

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species: nil (nil)
Cultivar: Cornell
Additional cultivar information: (aka Red Cornell)

Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

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

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

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

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing

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