Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Bush Moonflower, Trumpet Flower Morning Glory

Ipomoeaadenioides

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Synonym
Ipomoea marlothii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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 herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
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:

Pinellas Park, Florida

Mesquite, New Mexico

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Shepherd, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Mesilla Park, NM | February 2009 | positive

This plant has been outside this winter and the stems are still green, they are surviving temperatures from lows at night in the 20's-30'...Read More

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

This is a tall shrub and a caudex forming species.

Flower resembles Ipomoea alba,Ipomoea albivenia and Ipomoea carnea...

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