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Tall Morning Glory 'Blue Double Petal'

Ipomoeapurpurea

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Ipomoea purpurea by RON_CONVOLVULACEAE
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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
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Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Mobile, Alabama

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