Ipomoea, Tall Morning Glory 'Milky Way'

Ipomoeapurpurea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Convolvulus purpureus
Ipomoea hirsutula
Ipomoea purpurea var. diversifolia
Pharbitis purpurea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
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 seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
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:

Carmichael, California

Elk Grove, California

Brooksville, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Prospect, Kentucky

Zachary, Louisiana

South China, Maine

Battle Creek, Michigan

Madison, Mississippi

Blair, Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

Morristown, New Jersey

Dundee, Ohio

Mount Orab, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Bangor, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lafayette, Tennessee

Dallas, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Pipe Creek, Texas

Plano, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Pearisburg, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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South China, ME (Zone 5a) | October 2010 | positive

I have to give it a positive as it self-seeds and comes back year after year even after some rough winters. I can see where it could be i...Read More

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(Daniel) Mount Orab, OH (Zone 6b) | March 2009 | positive

This one starts flowering a bit later than other Ipomoeas. I have also noticed that the flecks on the flower can be of different color an...Read More

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

Looks great in front of a red, wood fence in my back yard. Heavily reseeding. Make sure your fence or arbor are strong. This beautiful...Read More

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Accokeek, MD | August 2005 | positive

Of all the morning glories I've grown, this was the most vigorous climber. The flowers are unremarkable, at least from a distance, but ar...Read More

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Old Town, FL | November 2003 | positive

Ipomoea purpurea, along with several other types of morning glories, are the first seeds I ever planted, with my mother's help in ...Read More

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