Ipomoea, Japanese Morning Glory 'Chocolate'

Ipomoea

Family
Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ipomoea (ip-oh-MEE-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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
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 pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

El Sobrante, California

Crestview, Florida

Boone, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa

Barbourville, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Detroit, Michigan

Madison, Mississippi

Averill Park, New York

Valley Cottage, New York

Greensboro, North Carolina

Dundee, Ohio

Lynchburg, Ohio

Newark, Ohio

Bangor, Pennsylvania

Lafayette, Tennessee

Brazoria, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Jacksonville, Texas

Plano, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

North Bend, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Cabin Creek, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Cabin Creek, WV (Zone 6b) | July 2010 | positive

If you like morning glories, you'll like this one. I have some chocolates that are variegated, some all green, and the flowers are 4-5 in...Read More

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Detroit, MI | July 2010 | positive

I grew some of these about 6 years ago or so in partial shade, it bloomed in August with flowers about 5 to 6 inches across. The leaves o...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2004 | positive

Absolutly beautiful Morning Glory and sooo huge. So far it is the largest I have seen. There are also so mutants appering in the vine alo...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | August 2002 | positive

Really a pretty morning glory. With hugh blooms. I will grow this one again.

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