Operculina Species, Tansy Leaf Lidpod,Tansy-Leaf Lidpod
Operculinapinnatifida

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh)
Species: pinnatifida (pin-nat-ih-FY-duh)

Synonym:Convolvulus pinnatifidus

Synonym:Convolvulus triflorus

Synonym:Ipomoea megacarpa

Synonym:Ipomoea ornithopoda

Synonym:Ipomoea pinnatifida

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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 seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored