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Ipomoeapurpurea

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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
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Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Blue-Violet
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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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:

Carmichael, California

Grass Valley, California

Menlo Park, California

Monterey, California

Melbourne, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Ellicott City, Maryland

Mount Orab, Ohio

Greenwood, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Jacksonville, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

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

This variety has done great for me. I had one seedling turn into a fence full of flowers! This particular strain is a darker sport of 'Joyce Cobb'.

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