Ipomoea Species, Morning Glory, Spanish Flag, Firecracker Vine, Exotic Love Vine
Ipomoealobata

Synonym:Convolvulus mina

Synonym:Ipomoea mina

Synonym:Mina cordata

Synonym:Mina lobata

Synonym:Quamoclit lobata

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

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 seed; sow indoors before last frost
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored