Ipomoea, Tall Morning Glory 'Split Personality'

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
Sun to Partial Shade
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)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
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
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
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:

Jones, Alabama

Phoenix, Arizona

Elk Grove, California

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Itasca, Illinois

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dundee, Ohio

Prosperity, South Carolina

Lafayette, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Saint George, Utah

Bremerton, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | September 2011 | positive

I have had great success with this plant in my zone 7 garden, it has lived through minimal rainfall and not so regular waterings, and ver...Read More

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Leesburg, FL (Zone 9b) | October 2008 | positive

Very beautiful "Deep hot pink" color, with white 'throat" and split petals. Had it intertwined with my Jackmanii Clematis and it was stunning.

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Westmoreland, TN (Zone 7a) | September 2006 | positive

This MG dose well for me it covers the front porch posts.
Climbing to the top of the house it has to be cut back from time to time...Read More

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Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | July 2004 | positive

a very lush grower here, vines are full, leaves very healthy and should put on a beautiful display here real soon

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

very pretty Morning Glory kinda small but not as small as Orange Noah.

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