Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Red-Center Morning Glory

Ipomoeaamnicola

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
amnicola (am-NEE-koh-la)
Synonym
Ipomoea nuda
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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 herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Round Rock, Texas

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(Zone 7a) | May 2006 | neutral

USDA says this plant is an "introduced", "noxious", "weed" in Arkansas and Arizona ("prohibited") It describes I. amnicola as perennial w...Read More

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