Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory

Ipomoeatiliacea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
tiliacea (til-ee-AH-see-uh)
Synonym
Convolvulus fastigiatus
Convolvulus tiliaceus
Ipomoea fastigiata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
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
Propagation Methods
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

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

This plant is closely related to sweet potato having tubers and leaves that are edible after cooking.

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