Ipomoea, Tall Morning Glory 'Crimson Rambler'

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
Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid 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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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
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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Gaylesville, Alabama

Tucson, Arizona

Elk Grove, California

Merced, California

Sun City, California

Aurora, Colorado

Brooksville, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Miami, Florida

Sebastian, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Derby, Kansas

Riverdale, Maryland

Morrice, Michigan

Madison, Mississippi

Marietta, Mississippi

Dundee, Ohio

Scio, Oregon

Bangor, Pennsylvania

Jessup, Pennsylvania

Lafayette, Tennessee

Mc Minnville, Tennessee

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Carrollton, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Granbury, Texas

Midland, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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J
| January 2011 | positive

I was sold the seeds to this as 'Scarlet O'Hara' but after the plant bloomed it was identified by an expert as Crimson Rambler. This plan...Read More

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Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

'Crimson Rambler' has pretty, purplish-red flowers with a white throat. Morning glories are easy to grow from seed, and they usually sel...Read More

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