Home / Guides / Plant Files / Convolvulaceae

Tall Morning Glory 'Midnight Velvet'

Ipomoeapurpurea

Upload Image Print Article
Ipomoea purpurea by WillowWasp
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Info
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
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)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Elk Grove, California

Lafayette, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Freeport, Texas

View this plant in a garden
5 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
R
R
rh3708
Westmoreland, TN (Zone 7a) | September 2005 | neutral

This one is like so many I grow that look like the same flower.
i will not grow this one next year.

R
R
RON_CONVOLVULACEAE
Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | September 2005 | neutral

.This "Midnight Velvet" looks indistinguishable from many other dark colored I.purpureas and I believe the term"Midnight Velvet" to be th...Read More

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Greengrocer
(Cyclochila australasiae)
BIRD FILES
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
(Polioptila caerulea)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Greengrocer
(Cyclochila australasiae)
BIRD FILES
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
(Polioptila caerulea)