Argyreia Species, Woolly Morning Glory, Woodrose, Elephant Creeper, Hawaiian Baby Woodrose

Argyreianervosa

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Argyreia (ar-GY-ree-uh)
Species
nervosa (ner-VO-suh)
Synonym
Argyreia speciosa
Convolvulus nervosus
Convolvulus speciosus
Ipomoea speciosa
Ipomoea valerii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

Scottsdale, Arizona

Big Pine Key, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Columbia, South Carolina

Aransas Pass, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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K
| December 2016 | positive

Found it in Tobago on the roadside just not very old may be 3 feets high ,first time seen it

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Cooper City, FL (Zone 10b) | July 2013 | positive

I bought this plant in Big Pine Key and left it when we moved (should of never done that!!!) It has taken me 8 years to find someone who ...Read More

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Rockport, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2010 | positive

I love this vine. I snipped a piece off one growing in the garden where my husband and I were married a couple years ago. I put the snip ...Read More

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Everson, WA (Zone 7b) | February 2009 | neutral

Challenging to grow indoors, but it is possible. I grew this when I lived in Guam, and it was a fantastic and easy to grow plant in that...Read More

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Portland, ME | May 2008 | positive

I don't think it does actually bloom the first season, although I can't remember where I read that. I know it needs a lot of rootspace to...Read More

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Plano, TX | September 2005 | neutral

Wonderful vine/foliage.
6 mo. old and huge.
But...where are the flowers?
Do they not bloom the first year?
Wh...Read More

M
(Zone 11) | August 2003 | positive

I know only one plant of this species growing here in Rio de Janeiro. It looks great, with contrasting green/silver leaves, veined leaves...Read More

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| February 2003 | positive

The cylindrical root oozes active latex when cut. In Ayurvedic (Hindu) medicine, the plant is deemed a valuable general antiseptic. The...Read More

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Tennille, GA (Zone 8b) | December 2002 | positive

Arygeria nervosa, from India, grows to over 25 feet. The foot-wide dark green leaves are white underneath. The floweeers look much like o...Read More

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