Japanese Morning Glory 'Heian No Kaori'

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
Light Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Veined
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are 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
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
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
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Dundee, Ohio

Brazoria, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | September 2004 | positive

Wonderful large blooms of white with pink throat! Varigated leaves. My vine grew to 12 feet tall this year with seed pods forming soon af...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2004 | positive

Very nice Japanese Morning Glory. Large White Flower with pink throat, green some what mottled two toned green leaves. This Morning Glor...Read More

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