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Ipomoea nil by Syrumani
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Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
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Species
nil (nil)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
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
Seed Collecting
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, California

Grass Valley, California

Zephyrhills, Florida

Kenner, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Plano, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Syrumani
Whitsett, NC (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

Very easy vine to grow. I was a bit disappointed that the blooms were more a denim blue than the purple depicted on the seed packet from...Read More

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

This one reminds me of "Akatsuki no Umi" Sea..............but the flowers are a bit larger and they tend to be a bit more ruffley...........Read More

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