Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Yellow Trumpet Morning Glory

Ipomoeahederifolia var. lutea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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 seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Menifee, California

Zephyrhills, Florida

Derby, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Scio, Oregon

Regina, Saskatchewan

Austin, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Plano, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Regina, SK (Zone 3b) | April 2016 | neutral

This morning glory is interesting as a novelty, and the flowers have a rustic charm, but in my experience it wasn't worth the space it to...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | August 2015 | positive

don't be discouraged if they only produce foliage in the beginning - once they "feel" they've filled their trellis, they'll start mass pr...Read More

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Plano, TX | September 2005 | neutral

Seeds took off well indoors in April. Planted to a huge pot and they're growing, 4+' healthy, green, cool foliage. But no blooms yet......Read More

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Shepherd, TX (Zone 8b) | June 2005 | positive

Very easy to grow, the seeds do not need to be nicked and can be directly sown after the last frost. The vine will quickly cover any fen...Read More

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