Argyreia Species, Woolly Morning Glory, Woodrose, Elephant Creeper, Hawaiian Baby Woodrose
Argyreianervosa

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Argyreia (ar-GY-ree-uh)
Species: nervosa (ner-VO-suh)

Synonym:Argyreia speciosa

Synonym:Convolvulus nervosus

Synonym:Convolvulus speciosus

Synonym:Ipomoea speciosa

Synonym:Ipomoea valerii

Category
Vines and Climbers

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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

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