Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, High John the Conqueror, Jalap

Ipomoeapurga

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Synonym
Convolvulus officinalis
Ipomoea schiedeana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Williamstown, NJ | June 2020 | neutral

I have found it very difficult to find seed for ipomea jalapa. If anyone is able to share a lead I’d be grateful .

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New Orleans, LA | June 2012 | positive

This is an important plant in Voodoo (Hoodoo) culture. The root is used as a good luck charm, usually placed in a small bag and rubbed f...Read More

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