Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Heartleaf Morning Glory

Ipomoeacardiophylla

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
cardiophylla (kard-ee-oh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
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:

Lincoln, Alabama

Zephyrhills, Florida

Scio, Oregon

Westmoreland, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | July 2005 | positive

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