Japanese Morning Glory 'Fujishibori'

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
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
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
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; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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:

El Cajon, California

Elk Grove, California

Granite Hills, California

Harbison Canyon, California

Rancho San Diego, California

Brooksville, Florida

Sebastian, Florida

Boise, Idaho

Barbourville, Kentucky

Dundee, Ohio

Summerville, South Carolina

Brazoria, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | November 2005 | positive

Simply Stunning!!! The colors are terrific. The plant starts out "wimpy" but it takes off rather rampant after that. Blooms for me were ...Read More

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Shepherd, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

This is one of the most beautiful morning glories I think I've ever seen, but one of the pickiest! The best flowers don't form until the...Read More

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Brooksville, FL (Zone 9a) | June 2005 | positive

This is a lovely, very unusual morning glory. About 'average' size (3" across) white flowers with purple dots. The foliage is variegated ...Read More

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