Tall Morning Glory 'Sydney'

Ipomoeapurpurea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Elk Grove, California

Hawthorne, California

Zephyrhills, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Scio, Oregon

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brazoria, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Plano, TX | September 2005 | positive

Took a long time to grow. Started in a pot in May. Earthed it Late June. Vine finally took off in July. Began blooming early Aug. one...Read More

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

Nice...Comes out of the I.purpurea "Antique Mixes"...;

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

With light blue to dark blue star spoked blooms this is a pretty morning glory to grow. Blossms are around 4-5 inches across and the foli...Read More

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