Japanese Morning Glory 'Ukigumo'

Ipomoeanil

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Species
nil (nil)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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
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
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:

Los Angeles, California

Brooksville, Florida

Deland, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Baker, Louisiana

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Jacksonville, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Brooksville, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2008 | positive

The translation of the name "UKIGUMO" (Thanks to Yamsi in Tokyo!) "FLOATING CLOUD":

This is Floating cloud, but it is not ...Read More

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Baton Rouge area, LA (Zone 8b) | October 2007 | positive

This vine has beautiful yellow green foilage and light blue flowers with a white throat and lighter blizzard striping. It grows fast and ...Read More

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