Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory

Ipomoeaobscura

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
obscura (ob-SKEW-ruh)
Synonym
Ipomoea demissa
Ipomoea insuavis
Convolvulus obscurus
Ipomoea incospicua
Ipomoea saltiana
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
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:

El Sobrante, California

Elk Grove, California

Brooksville, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Derby, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Dundee, Ohio

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Edinburg, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Edinburg, TX | April 2006 | positive

Prolific bloomer with the daintiest looking little pale yellow flowers with a maroon throat. Does very well in south Texas...even when ...Read More

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Mesilla Park, NM | February 2006 | positive

Even though the seeds were sown later than all other MGs, this species bloomed quicker and only wish that I had sown more seeds alot earl...Read More

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Plano, TX | September 2005 | neutral

One of the 5 yellows I planted in May, it grew well and hearty, but no sign of a bloom anywhere. Will try again next year as it looks so cheerful!

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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | August 2004 | neutral

Neutral only because the blooms are small (thus the name obscura lol), the color is beautiful and cheery to look upon.

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