Hairy Woodrose, Hairy Merremia

Merremiaaegyptia

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Merremia (me-REE-mee-uh)
Species
aegyptia (ee-jip-TEE-ah)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
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
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; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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:

Oakland, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Scio, Oregon

Round Rock, Texas

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

Sprawling or scrambling perennial, herb or climber. Disturbed areas, water drains.

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