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Scarlet Morning Glory

Ipomoeahederifolia

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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
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Species
hederifolia (hed-er-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Ipomoea coccinea var. hederifolia
Ipomoea luteola
Ipomoea phoenicia
Ipomoea angulata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
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
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Daphne, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Opelika, Alabama

Clearwater, Florida

Fountain, Florida

Hollywood, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

New Orleans, Louisiana

Halifax, Massachusetts

Picayune, Mississippi

Warrensville, North Carolina

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Crossville, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Beaumont, Texas

Houston, Texas

Plano, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Boone, NC (Zone 4b) | August 2005 | positive

I purchased seeds for this vine from Select Seeds - they have it listed as Hearts and Honey Vine. The leaves are very much like a mornin...Read More

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