Ipomoea, Japanese Morning Glory 'Akatsuki no Murasaki'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
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; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Elk Grove, California

Norcross, Georgia

Dundee, Ohio

Scio, Oregon

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Freeport, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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North of Atlanta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2010 | positive

large, Kool-Aid-grape color blooms. Very easy to grow and produce a good (manageable) amount of seeds but not quite invasive in my zone.

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Plano, TX | September 2005 | positive

Wonderful flower tho my vine was straggly. My blooms are about 5" but some are a little

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2005 | positive

The seed were easy and fast to sprout. First blooms were a little less than 60 days before they were open. I must say the photo on the pa...Read More

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

This is a stunning bloom, and it is HUGE 6 inches across face of bloom!!! Very nice to grow again. I had gotten my seeds from someone who...Read More

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OC, CA & Twin Lakes IA, IA (Zone 4b) | August 2003 | positive

These seeds were soaked and planted very late (mid June).
The variegated foliage has been enjoyable by itself.
What a tre...Read More

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