Ipomoea

Ipomoeamarginata

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
marginata (mar-jen-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Ipomoea sepiaria
Ipomoea maxima
Convolvulus marginatus
Ipomoea hellebarda
Ipomoea homblei
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
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 herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Mesquite, New Mexico

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