Morning Glory, Grannyvine 'Pearly Gates'

Ipomoeatricolor

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
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
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
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
6.1 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 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:

Gaylesville, Alabama

Toney, Alabama

Elk Grove, California

San Juan Capistrano, California

North Port, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

Derby, Kansas

New Baltimore, Michigan

Madison, Mississippi

Ronkonkoma, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Bangor, Pennsylvania

Lafayette, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Plano, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Concord, NC (Zone 7a) | October 2010 | positive

These came in a mixed pack of three kinds of grannyvine variety morning glories which contained 'heavenly blue', pale blue 'flying saucer...Read More

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(Daniel) Mount Orab, OH (Zone 6b) | September 2009 | positive

Very pure white color, dense foliage and blooms later than others. The flowers are large and have a yellow center. Very nice with Ipomoea alba!

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Accokeek, MD | May 2007 | positive

Pearly Gates is one of several sports of Heavenly Blue, and its appearance (except for color) and growth habit is similar. The flowers ar...Read More

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Long Island, NY (Zone 6b) | July 2006 | positive

This plant wintersowed very nicely with nice long roots. I used a deeper container, so the soil was a bit more than my usual 4"

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| July 2006 | positive

This was a beautiful surprise that originated from a “Flying Saucers” seed packet from a major seed company. The plant was vigorous ...Read More

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Westmoreland, TN (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | positive

this vine has grown up in to one of my Burning bushes and gone to the top of it.
It hasn't needed much along the line of care of ...Read More

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Figure-Eight Sallow moth
(Psaphida resumens)
Arctic Redpoll
(Acanthis hornemanni)