Japanese Morning Glory 'Rose Silk'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Veined
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Chicago, Illinois

Ellicott City, Maryland(2 reports)

Dundee, Ohio

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Lafayette, Tennessee

Freeport, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Norfolk, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Lewisburg, PA (Zone 6b) | January 2010 | positive

A more delicate ipomoea, both in appearance and performance - slow to leaf and bloom and not as large as other varieties. The unusual lea...Read More

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Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | positive

Beautiful flower. I also like the mottled coloring of the leaves.

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

Oh! the color on this one is absolutely stunning! Definitely one to grow year after year for me

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