Ipomoea Species, Wild Morning Glory

Ipomoeaeriocarpa

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
eriocarpa (er-ee-oh-KAR-puh)
Synonym
Convolvulus eriocarpus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender 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; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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:

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

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Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | December 2005 | neutral

Annual,considered edible green by native peoples.

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