Japanese Morning Glory 'Maisugata'

Ipomoea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Synonym
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
Not Applicable
Hardiness
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Bloom Time
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Seed Type
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
Disease Resistance
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
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Heat (Pungency)
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Classification
Regional

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

Elk Grove, California

Brooksville, Florida

Claxton, Georgia

Plano, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Plano, TX | September 2005 | positive

Grew them and loved them. Started them early, grew quickly and when they finally bloomed, what an awesome sight! Will grow lots more of...Read More

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Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | July 2005 | neutral

The Morning Glory shown here is one of the true interspecific hybrids created by the esteemed Dr.Yoshiaki Yoneda as one of the yojiro (wh...Read More

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Brooksville, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2005 | positive

So far. this has been one of the toughest Japanese Morning glories I've grown with the blooms lasting well into the afternoon in the shad...Read More

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