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Operculinaturpethum

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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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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

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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

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Sebastian, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

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

Perennial semi-upright or climber. Flowers white.Native to damp lake margins.

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