Ipomoea, Japanese Morning Glory 'Chocolate'

Ipomoea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Synonym
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
Not Applicable
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Rose/Mauve
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Disease Resistance
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

El Sobrante, California

Crestview, Florida

Boone, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Detroit, Michigan

Madison, Mississippi

Averill Park, New York

Valley Cottage, New York

Greensboro, North Carolina

Dundee, Ohio

Lynchburg, Ohio

Newark, Ohio

Bangor, Pennsylvania

Lafayette, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Plano, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

North Bend, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Cabin Creek, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Cabin Creek, WV (Zone 6b) | July 2010 | positive

If you like morning glories, you'll like this one. I have some chocolates that are variegated, some all green, and the flowers are 4-5 in...Read More

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Detroit, MI | July 2010 | positive

I grew some of these about 6 years ago or so in partial shade, it bloomed in August with flowers about 5 to 6 inches across. The leaves o...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2004 | positive

Absolutly beautiful Morning Glory and sooo huge. So far it is the largest I have seen. There are also so mutants appering in the vine alo...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | August 2002 | positive

Really a pretty morning glory. With hugh blooms. I will grow this one again.

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