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Merremiaquinquefolia

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Family

Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Merremia (me-REE-mee-uh)

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Species

quinquefolia (kwin-kway-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Danger

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Category

Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

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

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