Japanese Morning Glory 'Hattie Bell'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Pharbitis nil
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
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
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
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:

Deland, Florida

Dundee, Ohio

North Augusta, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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M
DeLand/Deleon Springs, FL (Zone 8b) | October 2010 | neutral

Pretty MG, Not one I think I'd grow in heat of summer here tho, as the flowers fade quickly even in our fall 80º temps. Doesn't seem to ...Read More

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Plano, TX | September 2005 | neutral

Is this a SHORT vine or a regular several-foot-MG vine?!??

O
Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | July 2004 | positive

from China, this is a lovely lavender in color, large blooms, but it can be delicate, winds will destroy the bloom, so a sheltered spot w...Read More

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