Ipomoea, Japanese Morning Glory 'Akatsuki no Hikari'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elk Grove, California

Dundee, Ohio

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brazoria, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | November 2005 | positive

Wonerful bloom, love the color combination. This is also known as HEIAN KAORI, thru Takii seed company.

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2005 | positive

This is a very large-blossomed Japanese Morning Glory (5-6 + inches easily) with a white, white skirt and scarlet red eye or throat. Unfo...Read More

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