Hybrid Morning Glory 'Early Call Mixed'

Ipomoea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Dark Blue
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
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
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 seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Capistrano Beach, California

El Sobrante, California

Merced, California

San Clemente, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Buford, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Niles, Illinois

Zeeland, Michigan

Blue Springs, Missouri

Leland, North Carolina

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Houston, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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(Doug) Murfreesboro, TN | September 2011 | positive

Ipomoea nil Early Call climbed my flagpole and the vine would have reached ten feet if I had not pruned it back. It made uniform, sky bl...Read More

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Netcong, NJ (Zone 5b) | December 2005 | neutral

the 'Early Call' mix is almost always a mixture of Ipomoea nil,but sometimes marketed with Ipomoea purpurea

B
Chicago, IL | August 2003 | positive

I think this is the same as the ones we have on our roof deck this year in Chicago. We did not start from seed. We bought small new pla...Read More

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Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b) | October 2001 | neutral

Blooms midsummer until frost, flowers are sky-blue, violet, royal purple, bright pink, and deep crimson. Highlighted by a brilliant white...Read More

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