Ipomoea Hybrid, Morning Glory, Ivy-Leaved Morning Glory, Japanese Morning Glory 'Mixed Hybrids'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Convolvulus hederaceus
Convolvulus nil
Ipomoea hederacea
Pharbitis nil
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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
May be a noxious weed or invasive
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; stratify if sowing indoors
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
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Keystone Heights, Florida

Baker, Louisiana

Monroe, Louisiana

Akron, Ohio

Scio, Oregon

Oakhurst, Texas

Plano, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
Akron, OH | August 2007 | positive

i am not sure of the variety my flowers are, any ideas

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Shepherd, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2006 | positive

This particular species comes naturally in a wide variety of patterns, colors, and both flower and leaf types. It's very partial to hot...Read More

C
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) | September 2002 | neutral

Not a climber... a sprawler, good for hanging baskets. Foliage has to be trimed or many of the flowers will never be seen. Common MG si...Read More

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