Ipomoea Species, Lindheimer's Morning Glory, Blue Morning Glory

Ipomoealindheimeri

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
lindheimeri (lind-HY-mer-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
Flowers are fragrant
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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
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:

Derby, Kansas

Bay City, Michigan

Arlington, Texas

Belton, Texas

Copperas Cove, Texas

De Leon, Texas

Helotes, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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NE Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | positive

This morning glory is a perennial native toTexas and sometimes graces what seems like the most unlikely areas of the Texas hill country w...Read More

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Plano, TX | August 2005 | positive

Started 7 or 8 seeds in a pot in late May. Germinated and grew fairly fast. Mid-July planted in ground; continued to grow swiftly with ...Read More

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Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | July 2005 | neutral

Thank you for showing pictures of the leaves and especially the side of the corolla and the sepals, all of which contribute so much to a ...Read More

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