Ipomoea, Cypress Vine, Star Glory, Hummingbird Vine 'Alba'

Ipomoeaquamoclit

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
quamoclit (KWAM-oh-klit)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
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:

Williston, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Dallas, Georgia

Warner Robins, Georgia

Derby, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Saint Louis, Missouri

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Mc Minnville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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D
Saint Louis, MO | September 2010 | negative

I planted in the spring, it was very slow to start and no flowers till september! Very dissapointing.

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

This annual plant produces masses of five-pointed small white flowers. Normally only available in red. Feathery or fern-like foliage reac...Read More

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